rugged

English

/ˈɹʌɡɪd/, /ɹʌɡd/

adj
Definitions
  • 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
  • (computing) Designed to reliably operate in harsh usage environments and conditions.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English rugged derived from Old Norse rǫgg (shagginess, tuft) affix from English rug (rough, woollen material).

Origin

English

rug

Gloss

rough, woollen material

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Property

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