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Meaning:

Adjective:

  • Broken into sharp or irregular points; full of asperities on the surface, or otherwise uneven; not smooth; rough; as, a rugged mountain; a rugged road.
  • Harsh; austere; hard; crabbed; -- said of temper, character, and the like, or of persons.
  • Harsh; grating; rough to the ear -- said of sound, style, and the like.
  • Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.
  • Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy.
  • Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled; -- said of looks, etc.
  • Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous; rude.
  • Vigorous; robust; hardy; -- said of health, physique, etc.
  • Violent; rude; boisterous; -- said of conduct, manners, etc.

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