rugged
rug|ged /r'ʌgɪd/
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
A rugged area of land is uneven and covered with rocks, with few trees or plants. (LITERARY)
...rugged mountainous terrain.
● ruggedly [ADV] ADV adj
...a ruggedly beautiful wilderness.
● ruggedness [N-UNCOUNT]
The island's ruggedness symbolises our history and the character of the people.
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
If you describe a man as rugged, you mean that he has strong, masculine features. (LITERARY)
A look of pure disbelief crossed Shankly's rugged face.
● ruggedly [ADV] ADV adj, ADV -ed
He was six feet tall and ruggedly handsome.
3 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
If you describe someone's character as rugged, you mean that they are strong and determined, and have the ability to cope with difficult situations.
Rugged individualism forged America's frontier society.
4 [ADJ]
A rugged piece of equipment is strong and is designed to last a long time, even if it is treated roughly.
The camera combines rugged reliability with unequalled optical performance and speed.
● ruggedness [N-UNCOUNT]
The body is 90% titanium for ruggedness.
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
A rugged area of land is uneven and covered with rocks, with few trees or plants. (LITERARY)
...rugged mountainous terrain.
● ruggedly [ADV] ADV adj
...a ruggedly beautiful wilderness.
● ruggedness [N-UNCOUNT]
The island's ruggedness symbolises our history and the character of the people.
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
If you describe a man as rugged, you mean that he has strong, masculine features. (LITERARY)
A look of pure disbelief crossed Shankly's rugged face.
● ruggedly [ADV] ADV adj, ADV -ed
He was six feet tall and ruggedly handsome.
3 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
If you describe someone's character as rugged, you mean that they are strong and determined, and have the ability to cope with difficult situations.
Rugged individualism forged America's frontier society.
4 [ADJ]
A rugged piece of equipment is strong and is designed to last a long time, even if it is treated roughly.
The camera combines rugged reliability with unequalled optical performance and speed.
● ruggedness [N-UNCOUNT]
The body is 90% titanium for ruggedness.