Rŭg'ged, a.
(60), a. [From the root of rug, rough, q. v.]
Sense 1. Full of asperities on the surface; broken into sharp or irregular points, or otherwise uneven; rough; as, a rugged mountain; a rugged road. “The rugged bark of some broad elm.” Milton.
Sense 2. Not neat or regular; uneven. “His well-proportioned beard made rough and rugged.” Shak.
Sense 3. Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy. “The rugged Russian bear.” Shak.
Sense 4. Harsh; hard; crabbed; austere;—said of temper, character, and the like. “Neither melt nor endear him, but leave him as hard, rugged, and unconcerned as ever.” South.
Sense 5. Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous;—said of weather, wind, storms, and the like. “And questioned every gust of rugged winds.” Milton.
Sense 6. Rough to the ear; harsh; grating;—said of sound, style, and the like. “Through the harsh cadence of a rugged line.” Dryden.
Sense 7. Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled;—said of looks, &c. “Sleek o’er your rugged looks.” Shak.
Sense 8. Violent; rude; boisterous;—said of conduct, &c.
Sense 9. Vigorous; robust; hardy;—said of health, physique, &c. [Colloq. U. S.]
Sense 10. (Bot.) Rough with tubercles or stiff points; scabrous, as a leaf or stem. Martyn.
Synonyms—Rough; uneven; wrinkled; cragged; coarse; rude; harsh; hard; crabbed; severe; austere; surly; sour; frowning; violent; boisterous; tumultuous; turbulent; stormy; tempestuous; inclement.