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rugged

/ˈɹʌɡɪd/

adjective

Meaning

  • Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.

  • Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.

  • Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy.

  • (of a person) Strong, sturdy, well-built.

  • (of land) Rocky and bare of plantlife.

  • (of temper, character, or people) Harsh; austere; hard; crabbed

  • Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous; rude.

  • (of sound, style etc.) Harsh; grating; rough to the ear

  • (of looks, appearance etc.) Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled

  • (of behaviour) Violent; rude; boisterous

  • (of health, physique etc.) Vigorous; robust; hardy

  • (of a computer) Designed to reliably operate in harsh usage environments and conditions.