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1. adjective [ usually ADJECTIVE noun] A rugged area of land is uneven and covered with rocks, with few trees or plants.
[ literary] ...rugged mountainous terrain.
ruggedly adverb [ ADVERB adjective] ...a ruggedly beautiful wilderness.
ruggedness uncountable noun The island's ruggedness symbolises our history and the character of the people.
2. adjective [ usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a man as rugged , you mean that he has strong, masculine features.
[ literary, approval] A look of pure disbelief crossed Shankly's rugged face.
Synonyms: strong-featured , lined, worn, weathered More Synonyms of rugged
ruggedly adverb [ ADVERB adjective, ADVERB -ed] He was six feet tall and ruggedly handsome.
3. adjective [ usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe someone's character as rugged , you mean that they are strong and determined, and have the ability to cope with difficult situations.
[ approval] Rugged individualism forged America's frontier society.
Synonyms: uncompromising, decided, firm, tough More Synonyms of rugged
4. adjective A rugged piece of equipment is strong and is designed to last a long time, even if it is treated roughly.
The camera combines rugged reliability with unequalled optical performance and speed.
ruggedness uncountable noun The body is 90% titanium for ruggedness.
More Synonyms of rugged
rugged in British English ( ˈrʌɡɪd )
adjective 1. having an uneven or jagged surface
2. rocky or steep
rugged scenery
3. (of the face) strong-featured or furrowed
4. rough, severe, or stern in character
5. without refinement or culture; rude
rugged manners
6. involving hardship; harsh
he leads a rugged life in the mountains
7. difficult or hard
a rugged test
8. (of equipment, machines, etc) designed to withstand rough treatment or use in rough conditions
a handheld rugged computer which can survive being submerged in water
9. mainly US and Canadian sturdy or strong; robust
Derived forms
ruggedly ( ˈruggedly) adverb
ruggedness ( ˈruggedness) noun
Word origin
C14: from Scandinavian; compare Swedish
rugga to make rough
rugged in American English ( ˈrʌgɪd )
adjective 1. having irregular projections and depressions; uneven in surface or contour; rough; wrinkled
rugged ground, a rugged coast
2. strong, irregular, and wrinkled
said of the face or facial features 3. stormy; tempestuous
rugged weather
4. sounding harsh
rugged tones
5. severe; harsh; hard; stern
a rugged life
6. not polished, cultivated, refined, or elegant; rude
rugged manners
7. US strong; robust; sturdy; vigorous
8. Informal requiring great skill, strength, endurance, etc.
a rugged test
Derived forms
ruggedly ( ˈruggedly) adverb
ruggedness ( ˈruggedness) noun
Word origin
ME, rough, shaggy, prob. < Scand, as in Swed
rugga, to roughen: for IE base see rug
Examples of 'rugged' in a sentence rugged
Had he spotted something on the rugged moorland we looked out on to? Race over the rugged terrain on a 4x4 tour or savour a more relaxed view from the back of a camel. Yes, the routes are tough, but in such a rugged landscape that is to be expected. The wind was howling and the high peaks looked rugged and beautiful in the extreme. He has sandy brown hair and rugged good looks. The insurgency is concealed in rugged terrain and grows stronger. Picture a rugged stretch of coastline with golden sands and shimmering rock pools. Give me a rugged coastline or a windswept hilltop. They are truly the dream place to snuggle up and stay warm while you admire the rugged coastline. The scenery turns mountainous and rugged. These islands are rugged, eroded remnants of great volcanic cones. But the real star of the show is the rugged Shetland landscape. Yet there are benefits to having a thatched home, beyond its rugged good looks. They marched across rugged terrain in darkness before creeping up on the captors' lair. They promise much with their rugged looks and deliver little day-to-day practicality or affordability. Its forces have pursued separatist fighters and their families in the rugged terrain of the Caucasus. The island has a rugged coastline and mountainous interior, and it is renowned for its fishing and sailing. We were based on the west of the island with its rugged, sheer cliffs and stunning ocean views. We also went south, where the landscape is incredibly rugged and dramatic and there is very little tourism. We have a rugged determination. The reason the beauty of this remote area has not been destroyed by mass tourism is because of the rugged dry landscape and lack of natural resources. Its location was a totally exposed, rugged, mountainous area out of town. She had curled again in the chair, watching the movements of his long, rugged body with something akin to admiration. Maine has long been the playground of the wealthy, its rugged coast and islands providing the backdrop to holiday snaps for generations of the more discreet super-rich. British English :
rugged ADJECTIVE A rugged area of land is uneven and covered with rocks, with few trees or plants.
...rugged mountainous terrain.
American English : rugged Brazilian Portuguese : acidentado Chinese : 崎岖多岩的 European Spanish : accidentado French : accidenté German : rau Italian : accidentato Japanese : 起伏の多い Korean : 바위투성이의 European Portuguese : acidentado Latin American Spanish : accidentado Chinese translation of 'rugged' adj [man, features, face] 粗野的 (cūyě de) [piece of equipment] 结(結)实(實)的 (jiēshi de) [landscape] 崎岖(嶇)多岩的 (qíqū duōyán de) [determination, independence] 坚(堅)强(強)的 (jiānqiáng de) [character] 坚(堅)忍的 (jiānrěn de)
Definition
with an uneven or jagged surface
a rugged mountainous terrain
Synonyms
Opposites
even
, level
, regular
, smooth
, gentle
, unbroken
Definition
(of the face) strong-featured
A look of disbelief crossed his rugged face.
Synonyms
strong-featured
worn
furrowed
rough-hewn
weather-beaten
Opposites
pretty
, smooth
, delicate
, refined
, youthful
, unmarked
Definition
(of equipment or machines) designed to withstand rough treatment or use in rough conditions
this rugged all-steel design
Definition
rough, sturdy, or determined in character
US , Canadian) He's rugged and durable, but not the best technical boxer.
Synonyms
Opposites
soft
, weak
, delicate
, fragile
, frail
, skinny
, feeble
, sickly
, infirm
Rugged individualism forged America's frontier society.
Synonyms
decided
tough
die-hard steadfast
stiff-necked
enjoying rugged sports like mountain biking
Synonyms
Opposites
easy
, simple
, soft
, gentle
, tender
, pleasant
, mild
, agreeable
, uncomplicated
, unexacting
Synonyms
Opposites
cultured
, civil
, polished
, sophisticated
, elegant
, subtle
, refined
, polite
, cultivated
, courteous
, urbane
, well-bred
Additional synonyms Definition
difficult to accomplish
The task was more arduous than he had calculated.
Synonyms
difficult ,
trying ,
hard ,
tough ,
tiring ,
severe ,
painful ,
exhausting ,
punishing ,
harsh ,
taxing ,
heavy ,
steep ,
formidable ,
fatiguing ,
rigorous ,
troublesome ,
gruelling ,
strenuous ,
onerous ,
laborious ,
burdensome ,
backbreaking ,
toilsome (literary)
Definition
stern or severe
an austere, distant, cold person
Synonyms
stern ,
hard ,
serious ,
cold ,
severe ,
formal ,
grave ,
strict ,
exacting ,
harsh ,
stiff ,
forbidding ,
grim ,
rigorous ,
solemn ,
stringent ,
inflexible ,
unrelenting ,
unfeeling Definition
uncivilized
He thought the poetry of Whitman barbarous.
Synonyms
uncivilized ,
wild ,
rough ,
gross ,
savage ,
primitive ,
rude ,
coarse ,
vulgar ,
barbarian ,
philistine ,
uneducated ,
brutish ,
unsophisticated ,
uncouth ,
uncultivated ,
unpolished ,
uncultured ,
unmannered
ruffle rug rugby rugged ruin ruined ruinous
Additional synonyms Definition
muscular
The place was packed with beefy ex-footballers.
Synonyms
brawny ,
strong ,
powerful ,
athletic ,
strapping ,
robust ,
hefty (informal) ,
muscular ,
swole (slang) ,
hench (informal) ,
sturdy ,
stalwart ,
bulky ,
burly ,
stocky ,
hulking ,
well-built ,
herculean ,
sinewy ,
thickset Definition
(of people, manner of speaking, etc.) straightforward and uncomplicated
She is blunt about her personal life.
Synonyms
frank ,
forthright ,
straightforward ,
explicit ,
rude ,
outspoken ,
bluff ,
downright ,
upfront (informal) ,
trenchant ,
brusque ,
plain-spoken ,
tactless ,
impolite ,
discourteous ,
unpolished ,
uncivil ,
straight from the shoulder
Oscar turned out to be a brawny young man.
Synonyms
muscular ,
strong ,
powerful ,
athletic ,
strapping ,
hardy ,
robust ,
vigorous ,
hefty (informal) ,
sturdy ,
stalwart ,
bulky ,
burly ,
husky (informal) ,
fleshy ,
beefy (informal) ,
lusty ,
well-built ,
sinewy ,
thickset ,
well-knit ,
thewy
the rough broken ground in front of the flats
Synonyms
uneven ,
rough ,
bumpy ,
rutted ,
not flat ,
not level ,
not smooth ,
pitty
bumpy cobbled streets
Synonyms
uneven ,
rough ,
pitted ,
irregular ,
rutted ,
lumpy ,
potholed ,
knobby
Definition
large and thick of build
He was a big, burly man.
Synonyms
brawny ,
strong ,
powerful ,
big ,
strapping ,
hefty ,
muscular ,
swole (slang) ,
hench (informal) ,
sturdy ,
stout ,
bulky ,
stocky ,
hulking ,
beefy (informal) ,
well-built ,
thickset Definition
surly and rude
It seemed churlish to refuse an offer meant so kindly.
Synonyms
rude ,
harsh ,
crabbed ,
vulgar ,
sullen ,
surly ,
morose ,
brusque ,
ill-tempered ,
boorish ,
uncouth ,
impolite ,
loutish ,
oafish ,
uncivil ,
unmannerly Synonyms
bad-tempered ,
trying ,
difficult ,
cross ,
tough ,
harsh ,
sour ,
cynical ,
tart ,
perverse ,
prickly ,
irritable ,
acrimonious ,
surly ,
petulant ,
churlish ,
acrid ,
morose ,
ill-tempered ,
tetchy ,
ratty (British , New Zealand , informal) ,
testy ,
fretful ,
splenetic ,
captious The scenery is a mix of wild, craggy mountains and broad valleys.
Synonyms
rocky ,
broken ,
rough ,
rugged ,
uneven ,
jagged ,
stony ,
precipitous ,
cragged ,
rock-bound ,
jaggy (Scottish)
Definition
tasteless or vulgar
a crude sense of humour
Synonyms
vulgar ,
dirty ,
rude ,
obscene ,
coarse ,
indecent ,
crass ,
tasteless ,
lewd ,
X-rated (informal) ,
boorish ,
smutty ,
uncouth ,
gross
Additional synonyms Definition
requiring a lot of skill, time, or effort
It is a demanding job.
Synonyms
difficult ,
trying ,
hard ,
taxing ,
wearing ,
challenging ,
tough ,
exhausting ,
exacting ,
exigent Definition
making rigorous or excessive demands
He was not well enough to carry out such an exacting task.
Synonyms
demanding ,
hard ,
taxing ,
difficult ,
tough ,
painstaking They needed the firm guiding hand of a parental figure.
Synonyms
strict ,
unwavering ,
unswerving ,
unshakeable ,
constant ,
stalwart ,
resolute ,
inflexible ,
steadfast ,
unyielding ,
immovable ,
unflinching ,
unbending ,
obdurate ,
unalterable ,
unfaltering Definition
lacking manners
She couldn't stand his blunt, graceless manner.
Synonyms
ill-mannered ,
crude ,
rude ,
coarse ,
vulgar ,
rough ,
improper ,
shameless ,
unsophisticated ,
gauche ,
barbarous ,
boorish ,
gawky ,
uncouth ,
loutish ,
indecorous ,
unmannerly Definition
rough or surly in manner or speech
His gruff exterior concealed a kind heart.
Synonyms
surly ,
rough ,
rude ,
grumpy ,
blunt ,
crabbed ,
crusty ,
sullen ,
bad-tempered ,
curt ,
churlish ,
bearish ,
brusque ,
impolite ,
grouchy (informal) ,
ungracious ,
discourteous ,
uncivil ,
ill-humoured ,
unmannerly ,
ill-natured Definition
healthy and robust
looking hale and hearty
Synonyms
healthy ,
well ,
strong ,
sound ,
fit ,
flourishing ,
blooming ,
robust ,
vigorous ,
hearty ,
in the pink ,
in fine fettle ,
right as rain (British , informal) ,
able-bodied Definition
showing or requiring a lot of effort or application
Coping with three babies is very hard work.
Synonyms
exhausting ,
tough ,
exacting ,
formidable ,
fatiguing ,
wearying ,
rigorous ,
uphill ,
gruelling ,
strenuous ,
arduous ,
laborious ,
burdensome ,
Herculean ,
backbreaking ,
toilsome Definition
unkind or unfeeling
His father was a hard man.
Synonyms
harsh ,
severe ,
strict ,
cold ,
exacting ,
cruel ,
grim ,
stern ,
ruthless ,
stubborn ,
unjust ,
callous ,
unkind ,
unrelenting ,
implacable ,
unsympathetic ,
pitiless ,
unfeeling ,
obdurate ,
unsparing ,
affectless ,
hardhearted
Definition
tough and uncompromising
They've taken a lot of criticism for their hard-line stance.
Synonyms
tough ,
extreme ,
strict ,
definite ,
uncompromising ,
single-minded ,
inflexible ,
diehard ,
unyielding ,
intransigent ,
immoderate ,
undeviating
Definition
able to stand difficult conditions
They grew up to be farmers, round-faced and hardy.
Synonyms
strong ,
tough ,
robust ,
sound ,
fit ,
healthy ,
vigorous ,
rugged (US , Canadian) ,
sturdy ,
hale (old-fashioned) ,
stout ,
stalwart ,
hearty ,
lusty ,
in fine fettle
Additional synonyms Definition
unkind and showing no understanding
He said many harsh and unkind things.
Synonyms
hard ,
sharp ,
severe ,
bitter ,
cruel ,
stern ,
unpleasant ,
abusive ,
unkind ,
pitiless ,
unfeeling Definition
forceful or powerful
tanned muscular legs
Synonyms
strong ,
powerful ,
athletic ,
strapping ,
robust ,
vigorous ,
sturdy ,
stalwart ,
husky (informal) ,
beefy (informal) ,
swole (slang) ,
hench (informal) ,
lusty ,
sinewy ,
muscle-bound ,
brawny ,
powerfully built ,
thickset ,
well-knit
Definition
(of a man) big and strong
a very husky young man, built like a football player
Synonyms
muscular ,
powerful ,
strapping ,
rugged (US , Canadian) ,
hefty ,
burly ,
stocky ,
beefy (informal) ,
brawny ,
thickset Definition
unable to be prevented from continuing or progressing
the seemingly inexorable rise in unemployment
Synonyms
unrelenting ,
relentless ,
implacable ,
hard ,
severe ,
harsh ,
cruel ,
adamant ,
inescapable ,
inflexible ,
merciless ,
unyielding ,
immovable ,
remorseless ,
pitiless ,
unbending ,
obdurate ,
ineluctable ,
unappeasable
Definition
unwilling to be persuaded
They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic.
Synonyms
obstinate ,
strict ,
relentless ,
firm ,
fixed ,
iron ,
adamant ,
rigorous ,
stubborn ,
stringent ,
uncompromising ,
resolute ,
steely ,
intractable ,
inexorable ,
implacable ,
steadfast ,
hard and fast ,
unyielding ,
immutable ,
immovable ,
unbending ,
obdurate ,
stiff-necked ,
dyed-in-the-wool ,
unchangeable ,
brassbound ,
set in your ways
Definition
refusing to change one's attitude
The worry is that the radicals will grow more intransigent.
Synonyms
uncompromising ,
intractable ,
tough ,
stubborn ,
hardline ,
tenacious ,
unyielding ,
obstinate ,
immovable ,
unbending ,
obdurate ,
stiff-necked ,
inflexible ,
unbudgeable
Definition
uneven in shape, position, arrangement, etc.
He had bad teeth, irregular and discoloured.
Synonyms
uneven ,
broken ,
rough ,
twisted ,
twisting ,
curving ,
pitted ,
ragged ,
crooked ,
unequal ,
jagged ,
bumpy ,
lumpy ,
serpentine ,
contorted ,
lopsided ,
craggy ,
indented ,
asymmetrical ,
serrated ,
holey ,
unsymmetrical
Definition
having an uneven edge with sharp points
jagged black cliffs
Synonyms
uneven ,
pointed ,
craggy ,
broken ,
toothed ,
rough ,
ragged ,
ridged ,
spiked ,
notched ,
barbed ,
cleft ,
indented ,
serrated ,
snaggy ,
denticulate
Definition
involving great exertion or prolonged effort
Keeping the garden tidy all year round can be a laborious task.
Synonyms
hard ,
difficult ,
tiring ,
exhausting ,
wearing ,
tough ,
fatiguing ,
uphill ,
strenuous ,
arduous ,
tiresome ,
onerous ,
burdensome ,
herculean ,
wearisome ,
backbreaking ,
toilsome (literary)
Definition
looking or feeling like leather, esp. in toughness
His hair is untidy and his skin is quite leathery.
Synonyms
tough ,
hard ,
rough ,
hardened ,
rugged ,
wrinkled ,
durable ,
leathern (archaic) ,
coriaceous ,
leatherlike
Additional synonyms His lined face was that of an old man.
Synonyms
wrinkled ,
worn ,
furrowed ,
wizened Definition
forceful or powerful
tanned muscular legs
Synonyms
strong ,
powerful ,
athletic ,
strapping ,
robust ,
vigorous ,
sturdy ,
stalwart ,
husky (informal) ,
beefy (informal) ,
swole (slang) ,
hench (informal) ,
lusty ,
sinewy ,
muscle-bound ,
brawny ,
powerfully built ,
thickset ,
well-knit
Definition
not to be persuaded
The administration have been obdurate defenders of the status quo.
Synonyms
obstinate ,
firm ,
dogged ,
determined ,
fixed ,
iron ,
persistent ,
relentless ,
adamant ,
stubborn ,
intractable ,
inflexible ,
wilful ,
unrelenting ,
tenacious ,
inexorable ,
implacable ,
steadfast ,
unyielding ,
intransigent ,
immovable ,
headstrong ,
strong-minded ,
unbending ,
stiff-necked ,
unshakeable or unshakable ,
refractory ,
pig-headed ,
mulish ,
contumacious (literary) ,
pertinacious ,
indurate (rare) ,
proof against persuasion ,
unimpressible
Definition
keeping stubbornly to a particular opinion or course of action
He is obstinate and determined and will not give up.
Synonyms
stubborn ,
dogged ,
determined ,
persistent ,
firm ,
perverse ,
intractable ,
inflexible ,
wilful ,
tenacious ,
recalcitrant ,
steadfast ,
unyielding ,
opinionated ,
intransigent ,
immovable ,
headstrong ,
unmanageable ,
cussed ,
strong-minded ,
unbending ,
obdurate ,
stiff-necked ,
unshakable ,
self-willed ,
refractory ,
pig-headed ,
bull-headed ,
mulish ,
contumacious ,
pertinacious Definition
having a rough or uneven surface or edge
She tore her tights on the ragged edge of a desk.
Synonyms
rough ,
fragmented ,
crude ,
rugged ,
notched ,
irregular ,
unfinished ,
uneven ,
jagged ,
serrated Definition
inflexible or strict
My father is very rigid in his thinking.
Synonyms
inflexible ,
harsh ,
stern ,
adamant ,
uncompromising ,
unrelenting ,
unyielding ,
intransigent ,
unbending ,
invariable ,
unalterable ,
undeviating
Definition
harsh, strict, or severe
rigorous military training
Synonyms
strict ,
hard ,
firm ,
demanding ,
challenging ,
tough ,
severe ,
exacting ,
harsh ,
stern ,
rigid ,
stringent ,
austere ,
inflexible Definition
sturdily built
His robust physique counts for much in the modern game.
Synonyms
strong ,
tough ,
powerful ,
athletic ,
well ,
sound ,
fit ,
healthy ,
strapping ,
hardy ,
rude ,
vigorous ,
rugged (US , Canadian) ,
muscular ,
swole (slang) ,
hench (informal) ,
sturdy ,
hale (old-fashioned) ,
stout ,
staunch ,
hearty ,
husky (informal) ,
in good health ,
lusty ,
alive and kicking ,
fighting fit ,
sinewy ,
brawny ,
in fine fettle ,
thickset ,
fit as a fiddle (informal) ,
able-bodied Definition
roughly
She made her way across the rough ground.
Synonyms
uneven ,
broken ,
rocky ,
rugged ,
irregular ,
jagged ,
bumpy ,
stony ,
craggy Definition
(of work etc.) requiring physical rather than mental effort
Rugby's a rough game.
Synonyms
boisterous ,
hard ,
tough ,
aggressive ,
two-fisted ,
brutal ,
vicious ,
rugged ,
arduous ,
unrestrained
Additional synonyms Definition
strict or harsh in the treatment of others
This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary.
Synonyms
strict ,
hard ,
harsh ,
cruel ,
rigid ,
relentless ,
drastic ,
oppressive ,
austere ,
Draconian ,
unrelenting ,
inexorable ,
pitiless ,
unbending ,
iron-handed
Definition
requiring or involving the use of great energy or effort
Avoid strenuous exercise in the evening.
Synonyms
demanding ,
hard ,
tough ,
exhausting ,
taxing ,
uphill ,
arduous ,
laborious ,
Herculean ,
tough going ,
toilsome (literary) ,
unrelaxing
Definition
(of a punishment, etc.) harsh or severe
French privacy laws are very strict.
Synonyms
severe ,
harsh ,
stern ,
firm ,
rigid ,
rigorous ,
stringent ,
austere Definition
not easily broken or injured
Around its summit, a strong wall had been built.
Synonyms
durable ,
substantial ,
sturdy ,
reinforced ,
heavy-duty ,
well-built ,
well-armed ,
hard-wearing ,
well-protected ,
on a firm foundation
Definition
having physical power
I'm not strong enough to carry him.
Synonyms
powerful ,
muscular ,
tough ,
capable ,
athletic ,
strapping ,
hardy ,
sturdy ,
stout ,
stalwart ,
burly ,
beefy (informal) ,
virile ,
Herculean ,
sinewy ,
brawny ,
swole (slang) ,
hench (informal)
Definition
persistent and determined
He is a stubborn character used to getting his own way.
Synonyms
obstinate ,
dogged ,
inflexible ,
fixed ,
persistent ,
intractable ,
wilful ,
tenacious ,
recalcitrant ,
unyielding ,
headstrong ,
unmanageable ,
unbending ,
obdurate ,
stiff-necked ,
unshakeable ,
self-willed ,
refractory ,
pig-headed ,
bull-headed ,
mulish ,
cross-grained ,
contumacious Definition
(of a piece of furniture, shoes, etc.) strongly built or made
The camera was mounted on a sturdy tripod.
Synonyms
substantial ,
secure ,
solid ,
durable ,
well-made ,
well-built ,
built to last
Definition
(of a person) healthy, strong, and unlikely to tire or become injured
She was a short, sturdy woman in her early sixties.
Synonyms
robust ,
hardy ,
vigorous ,
powerful ,
athletic ,
muscular ,
swole (slang) ,
hench (informal) ,
stalwart ,
staunch ,
hearty ,
lusty ,
brawny ,
thickset Definition
bad-tempered and rude
He behaves in a surly and rude manner towards me.
Synonyms
ill-tempered ,
cross ,
churlish ,
crabbed ,
perverse ,
crusty ,
sullen ,
gruff ,
bearish ,
sulky ,
morose ,
brusque ,
testy ,
grouchy (informal) ,
curmudgeonly ,
ungracious ,
uncivil ,
shrewish Definition
forceful or powerful
tanned muscular legs
Synonyms
strong ,
powerful ,
athletic ,
strapping ,
robust ,
vigorous ,
sturdy ,
stalwart ,
husky (informal) ,
beefy (informal) ,
swole (slang) ,
hench (informal) ,
lusty ,
sinewy ,
muscle-bound ,
brawny ,
powerfully built ,
thickset ,
well-knit
Additional synonyms You won't be asked to do anything too taxing.
Synonyms
demanding ,
trying ,
wearing ,
heavy ,
tough ,
tiring ,
punishing ,
exacting ,
stressful ,
sapping ,
onerous ,
burdensome ,
wearisome ,
enervating Definition
upsetting, difficult, or annoying
The whole business has been very trying.
Synonyms
annoying ,
hard ,
taxing ,
difficult ,
tough ,
upsetting ,
irritating ,
fatiguing ,
stressful ,
aggravating (informal) ,
troublesome ,
exasperating ,
arduous ,
tiresome ,
vexing ,
irksome ,
wearisome ,
bothersome Definition
rigid or inflexible
her unbending opposition to the old regime
Synonyms
inflexible ,
strict ,
rigid ,
firm ,
tough ,
severe ,
stubborn ,
hardline ,
uncompromising ,
resolute ,
intractable ,
unyielding Definition
lacking in good manners, refinement, or grace
that oafish, uncouth person
Synonyms
coarse ,
rough ,
gross ,
awkward ,
crude ,
rude ,
clumsy ,
vulgar ,
rustic ,
barbaric ,
unseemly ,
ungainly ,
boorish ,
gawky ,
unrefined ,
loutish ,
graceless ,
uncultivated ,
uncivilized ,
clownish ,
oafish ,
ill-mannered ,
lubberly Definition
(of a surface) not level or flat
He staggered on the uneven surface of the car park.
Synonyms
rough ,
bumpy ,
not flat ,
not level ,
not smooth
Much of the prose is unpolished.
Synonyms
crude ,
rough ,
unfinished ,
rude ,
sketchy ,
rough and ready ,
unworked ,
unfashioned
an unrefined boor
Synonyms
coarse ,
unsophisticated ,
uncultured ,
rude ,
vulgar ,
boorish ,
inelegant Definition
remaining firm and determined
his unyielding attitude on this subject
Synonyms
firm ,
tough ,
rigid ,
hardline ,
uncompromising ,
determined ,
relentless ,
adamant ,
stubborn ,
staunch ,
resolute ,
intractable ,
inflexible ,
inexorable ,
steadfast ,
obstinate ,
unwavering ,
immovable ,
unbending ,
obdurate ,
stiff-necked Definition
having physical or mental energy
He was a vigorous, handsome young man.
Synonyms
strong ,
powerful ,
robust ,
sound ,
healthy ,
vital ,
lively ,
flourishing ,
hardy ,
hale (old-fashioned) ,
hearty ,
lusty ,
virile ,
alive and kicking ,
red-blooded (informal) ,
fighting fit ,
full of energy ,
full of beans (informal) ,
hale and hearty ,
fit as a fiddle (informal)
the weathered bricks of an old farmhouse
Synonyms
weather-beaten ,
worn ,
crumbling ,
eroded ,
bleached ,
discoloured
Additional synonyms I looked older and more wrinkled than ever.
Synonyms
lined ,
furrowed ,
shrivelled ,
wizened ,
weather-beaten ,
crinkly ,
time-worn