Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Verb

The word "rugged" can be used as adjective, adjective and verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

delicate smooth

Derived Terms

nonrugged rugged individualism ruggedise ruggedish ruggedization ruggedize ruggedly ruggedness semirugged unrugged

Inflected/Variant Forms

rug

Context

computing

Related Terms

austere boisterous crabbed grating hardy harsh irregular plantlife point robust rocky rough rug shaggy sharp stormy strong sturdy tough turbulent uneven well built

Similar Terms

canaliculate corrugated difficult difficult hard knockabout knockabout robust rough rutted rutty strong sturdy sturdy tough toughened unsmooth wrinkled wrinkly

Synonym Network

broken furrowed

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