ruggedness

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈrʌgɪdnɪs/

rug•ged /ˈrʌgɪd/USA pronunciation adj.

having a roughly broken or jagged surface:a rugged mountain.
roughly irregular or hard in form, as by having wrinkles:a man's rugged features.
rough, harsh, or severe:a rugged life.
capable of lasting through hardship, wear, etc.:a rugged, durable car.
requiring great strength, ability, patience, etc.:a rugged test.

rug•ged•ly, adv.: She found the farmer ruggedly handsome.
rug•ged•ness, n. [uncountable]

rug•ged (rug′id),USA pronunciation adj.

having a roughly broken, rocky, hilly, or jagged surface:rugged ground.
(of a face) wrinkled or furrowed, as by experience or the endurance of hardship.
roughly irregular, heavy, or hard in outline or form;
craggy:Lincoln's rugged features.
rough, harsh, or stern, as persons or nature.
full of hardship and trouble;
severe;
hard;
trying:a rugged life.
tempestuous;
stormy:rugged weather.
harsh to the ear:rugged sounds.
rude, uncultivated, or unrefined.
homely or plain:rugged fare.
capable of enduring hardship, wear, etc.;
strong and tough:rugged floor covering; a rugged lumberjack.

rug′ged•ly, adv.
rug′ged•ness, n.

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