01 a. Full of asperities on the surface; broken into sharp or irregular points, or otherwise uneven; not smooth; rough; as, a rugged mountain; a …
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Full of asperities on the surface; broken into sharp or irregular points, or otherwise uneven; not smooth; rough; as, a rugged mountain; a rugged road.“The rugged bark of some broad elm.” — Milton.
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Not neat or regular; uneven.“His well-proportioned beard made rough and rugged.” — Shak.
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Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy.
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Harsh; hard; crabbed; austere; -- said of temper, character, and the like, or of persons.“Neither melt nor endear him, but leave him as hard, rugged, and unconcerned as ever.” — South.
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Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous; rude.
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Rough to the ear; harsh; grating; -- said of sound, style, and the like.“Through the harsh cadence of a rugged line.” — Dryden.
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Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled; -- said of looks, etc.
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Violent; rude; boisterrous; -- said of conduct, manners, etc.
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Vigorous; robust; hardy; -- said of health, physique, etc.[Colloq. U.S.]