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rugged

rugged

22 3.7
Strong and made to last in rough use
  • adjective
  • /ˈrʌɡɪd/
translation icon : resistente
  • He's this rugged, mountain-man type guy.
  • rugged construction
  • rugged housing
  • designed to be rugged

So they're extremely adaptable, extremely rugged, and that's why they are still here.

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Examples

  • Who else besides the military and these rugged men would have cause to visit the scene of death?

    Academic text (2011)
  • It's rugged and strong and impressive.

  • You are the most rugged man that I have ever, ever met.

  • Oh, yes, I like a rugged man.

  • But his rugged constitution is certainly in his favor.

  • Cowboys are rough and rugged.

  • I had no idea that you were so rugged and outdoorsy.

  • Oregon has this big rugged coastline on the Pacific Ocean and it just feels so abundant and open.

  • The waterproof search coil and rugged electronics housing make the unit suitable for field use.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The rugged mountains stood tall against the clear blue sky, challenging any climber who dared to attempt them.

Synonyms

tough
vsrugged
250 1.7

Strong and able to resist damage or rough use

is about strong build that resists rough use and harsh conditions
robust
vsrugged
112 3.9

Strong and able to work well in difficult conditions

focuses on solid build for enduring rough use
sturdy
vsrugged
76 2.1

Strong and solid so it does not break easily

emphasizes strong build suited to withstand rough conditions
durable
vsrugged
56 3.6

Able to last a long time without breaking or being damaged

focuses on strong build to cope with rough use rather than just longevity
heavy-duty
vsrugged
23 3.9

Made to do hard work and last a long time

is about general strong construction for rough conditions not only heavy tasks
hardy
vsrugged
18 3.9

Able to live and grow in cold or bad weather

focuses on built strength for withstanding rough use rather than survival
unyielding
vsrugged
2 6.7

Hard and not easily bent or broken by force

means durable build that handles rough use rather than mere rigidity

Antonyms

188 3.8

Easily broken and needing gentle care

83 3.4

Easily broken or damaged because it is not strong

Compounds

A belief that people should take care of themselves and compete with little government help

1 3.9

A rough, strong, attractive appearance in a man's face or style

A wild, natural look often seen in landscapes like mountains or in people with strong features

How Durable

robust
112 3.9
rugged
22 3.7
sturdy
76 2.1
solid
  • Specialized
7 3.0
fragile
83 3.4

Surface Forms

rugged positive

Etymology

Rugged comes from the same idea of rug meaning 'rough', so a rugged object is built strong to take hard, rough use.