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ragged Definition and Meaning in English (ragged definition)

adjective
Synonyms:torntatteredworn
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Ragged definition: Having a rough, uneven, or torn appearance, often due to wear and tear.

Definitions of Ragged

  1. 1adjective

    Having a rough, uneven, or torn appearance, often due to wear and tear.

  2. 2adjective

    Not smooth, regular, or continuous; uneven or irregular in outline or movement.

  3. 3adjective

    Wearing old, torn, or dirty clothes; dishevelled or untidy in appearance.

Example Sentences

“The old man wore a ragged coat in the cold weather.”

“Her voice was ragged with emotion as she spoke about her loss.”

“The coastline was marked by ragged cliffs and sharp rocks.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounraggedness
adverbraggedly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

ragged edgecollocation

A state of extreme tension, stress, or exhaustion.

ragged breathcollocation

Breathing that is uneven, difficult, or gasping.

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Ragged definition: Having a rough, uneven, or torn appearance, often due to wear and tear.
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'Ragged' translates to 'ragged' in English. Ragged definition: Having a rough, uneven, or torn appearance, often due to wear and tear.
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