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
- Having rough edges; jagged or uneven
- Harsh-sounding; having an unpleasant noise
- Wearing tattered clothes.
- Rough; shaggy; rugged.
- Faulty; lacking in skill, reliability, or organization.
- (music) Performed in a syncopated manner, especially in ragtime.
- (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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