请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 ruggedness
释义

rugged

adjective

rug·​ged ˈrə-gəd How to pronounce rugged (audio)
1
: having a rough uneven surface : jagged
rugged mountains
2
a
: seamed with wrinkles and furrows : weathered
used of a human face
b
: showing facial signs of strength
rugged good looks
3
a
: presenting a severe test of ability, stamina, or resolution
b
: strongly built or constituted : robust
those that survive are stalwart, rugged men L. D. Stamp
4
a
: rough and strong in character
b
: coarse, rude
c
: austere, stern
5
: turbulent, stormy
rugged weather
6
obsolete : shaggy, hairy
ruggedly adverb
ruggedness noun

Synonyms

  • cast-iron
  • hard
  • hard-bitten
  • hardened
  • hardy
  • inured
  • stout
  • strong
  • sturdy
  • tough
  • toughened
  • vigorous
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

the rugged surface of the moon She did a painting of the region's rugged coastline. People are attracted to his rugged good looks. I admire her rugged individualism.
Recent Examples on the Web The flames took off at a moderate rate in rugged terrain, according to Cal Fire San Diego Capt. David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Simply put, the energy and excitement of Chamonix—not to mention the rugged terrain of the Alps—is unparalleled in the trail running world, especially for amateur athletes. Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2022 But Grantham stresses that the combination of rugged boots and fine tailoring needn’t be exclusive to Italian industrialists. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2022 Despite glittering blankets of snow that hush the region; despite warm, colorful hats that perhaps were holiday gifts; despite rugged, skid-proof boots ... these are months that chill us. cleveland, 31 Jan. 2022 The league paid $37 million for a scenic 5-mile stretch of the rugged and forbidding Lost Coast from a lumber company to protect it from logging and eventually open it up to the public. Brian Melley, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2022 The league recently paid $37 million for a scenic five-mile stretch of the rugged and forbidding Lost Coast from a lumber company to protect it from logging and eventually open it to the public. Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2022 The league recently paid $37 million for a scenic 5-mile stretch of the rugged and forbidding Lost Coast from a lumber company to protect it from logging and eventually open it up to the public. Brian Melley, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Jan. 2022 The league recently paid $37 million for a scenic 5-mile stretch of the rugged and forbidding Lost Coast from a lumber company to protect it from logging and eventually open it up to the public. NBC News, 25 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle English *rug

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6

Kids Definition

rugged

adjective

rug·​ged ˈrə-gəd How to pronounce rugged (audio)
1
: having a rough uneven surface
rugged hills
2
: strong sense 3, tough
rugged pioneers
3
: involving hardship
rugged training

ruggedness

noun

as in toughness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • toughness
  • hardiness
  • strength
  • cleanliness
  • stamina
  • lustiness
  • vigor
  • vitality
  • hygiene
  • robustiousness
  • vigorousness
  • agility
  • robustness
  • liveliness
  • heartiness
  • wholesomeness
  • activeness
  • flushness
  • healthiness
  • soundness
  • spryness
  • health
  • shape
  • fettle
  • flush
  • fitness
  • wellness
  • welfare
  • bloom
  • wholeness
  • weal
  • verdure
  • well-being
  • sap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • illness
  • sickness
  • weakness
  • unsoundness
  • feebleness
  • unhealthiness
  • condition
  • lameness
  • debility
  • infirmity
  • disease
  • sickliness
  • frailness
  • decrepitude
  • disorder
  • trouble
  • malady
  • ailment
See More
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/9/24 19:25:29