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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 Language
so we were all rugged up in our protective gear.
- Definition summary
- Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.
Example 1 of 8
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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