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How to pronounce “rugged

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Pronunciation guide for rugged

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of rugged with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Why Love Is Harder in a Second Languageso we were all rugged up in our protective gear.
Definition summary
Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.

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How to pronounce rugged

Why Love Is Harder in a Second Language

so we were all rugged up in our protective gear.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “rugged

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.
  • Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.
  • Rough with bristly hair; shaggy.
  • (of a person) Strong, sturdy, well-built.
  • (of land) Rocky and bare of plantlife.
  • (of temper, character, or people) Harsh; austere; hard
  • (of weather) Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous
  • (of sound, style etc.) Harsh; grating; unpleasant sounding or looking
  • (of looks, appearance etc.) Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled
  • (of behaviour) Violent; rude; boisterous
  • (of health, physique etc.) Vigorous; robust; hardy
  • (computing, of a computer) Designed to reliably operate in harsh usage environments and conditions.

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