1.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."
2.Not neat or regular; uneven. "His well-proportioned beard made rough and rugged."
3.Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy. "The rugged Russian bear."
4.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."
5.Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous; rude.
6.Rough to the ear; harsh; grating; said of sound, style, and the like. "Through the harsh cadence of a rugged line."
7.Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled; said of looks, etc. "Sleek o'er your rugged looks."
8.Violent; rude; boisterrous; said of conduct, manners, etc.
9.Vigorous; robust; hardy; said of health, physique, etc. (Colloq. U.S.)
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