Top synonyms for “rugged”: broken, furrowed, tough, canaliculate, corrugated, difficult, hard, knockabout, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring“with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture”
- (adjective)very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution“a rugged competitive examination”
- (adjective)topographically very uneven“broken terrain”
- (adjective)having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface“furrowed fields”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "rugged"?
Common synonyms for "rugged" include broken, furrowed, tough, canaliculate, corrugated, difficult. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "rugged"?
Antonyms for "rugged" include delicate. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "rugged" mean?
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring Example: "with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture"
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