ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ragged

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹæɡɪd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Ragged is an adjective meaning In tatters, having the texture broken.

Meaning

In tatters, having the texture broken.

More Meanings

  1. Having rough edges; jagged or uneven
  2. Harsh-sounding; having an unpleasant noise
  3. Wearing tattered clothes.
  4. Rough; shaggy; rugged.
  5. Faulty; lacking in skill, reliability, or organization.
  6. (music) Performed in a syncopated manner, especially in ragtime.
  7. (computing) Of a data structure: having uneven levels.

Example Sentences

ragged rocks
a ragged coat
a ragged sail
a ragged person

Synonyms for ragged

Depending on context, synonyms include jagged, tired, uneven, worn.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include worn, tired, uneven, rugged, erose, shredded.

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