rugged
38
3.7
- adjective
- /ˈrʌɡɪd/
- He's this rugged, mountain-man type guy.
- rugged construction
- rugged housing
- designed to be rugged
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- So they're extremely adaptable, extremely rugged, and that's why they are still here.
- It's comfortable, it's stylish, it's slightly rugged, shows off my guns a little bit.
- If none of your other salesman advantage points were landing, you just tell the person, hey, this is a rugged, durable Dodge truck.
- So up until probably about a week ago, I've been a big believer that this new rugged watch is really just the same as all the other watches.
Examples
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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.
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You are the most rugged man that I have ever, ever met.
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Oh, yes, I like a rugged man.
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But his rugged constitution is certainly in his favor.
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Cowboys are rough and rugged.
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I had no idea that you were so rugged and outdoorsy.
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Oregon has this big rugged coastline on the Pacific Ocean and it just feels so abundant and open.
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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
214
1.7
Strong and able to resist damage or rough use
120
3.9
Strong and able to work well in difficult conditions
79
2.1
Strong and solid so it does not break easily
58
3.6
Able to last a long time without breaking or being damaged
38
3.9
Made to do hard work and last a long time
13
3.9
Able to live and grow in cold or bad weather
2
6.7
Hard and not easily bent or broken by force
Antonyms
Compounds
3
8.1
A belief that people should take care of themselves and compete with little government help
1
4.3
A wild, natural look often seen in landscapes like mountains or in people with strong features
How Durable
33
5.3
120
3.9
38
3.7
79
2.1
- Specialized
2
3.0
45
3.4
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rugged comes from the same idea of rug meaning 'rough', so a rugged object is built strong to take hard, rough use.