rugged
Translation
uneven, sturdy, tough, masculine
Examples
We hiked over rugged terrain.
We hiked over rugged terrain.
He has a rugged, handsome face.
He has a rugged, handsome face.
This phone is designed to be rugged.
This phone is designed to be rugged.
Grammar Patterns
rugged + (noun) They climbed the rugged mountains.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rough, uneven, sturdy, tough; Antonyms: smooth, delicate, fragile
Etymology
From Middle English 'rugged', probably of Scandinavian origin and related to 'rug'. The original sense was 'shaggy'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an old, uneven 'RUG', or a tough guy wrapped in a 'RUG'. Connect 'rugged' with 'rough'.