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Meaning of ragged
The primary meaning of "ragged" refers to something that is worn and torn, or something that has an irregular or uneven edge.
Etymology of ragged
The word "ragged" has its roots in the Old English word "ragg" meaning "shaggy" or "rough"
It evolved from the Old Norse word "ragg" and Middle English "rag" which meant "a coarse or rough piece of cloth"
Historically, the term "ragged" was used to describe clothing or people that were in a state of disrepair or neglect
Synonyms
tattered
worn
frayed
dilapidated
shabby
threadbare
seedy
unkempt
bedraggled
disheveled
mangy
motheaten
faded
worn-out
decrepit
crumbling
ramshackle
rickety
broken-down
neglected
deteriorated
degenerated
squalid
miserable
wretched
impoverished
distressed
miserable
Definitions
- Having an irregular or uneven edge
- * Worn and torn, especially through being old or used a lot
- * (of a person) poorly dressed or unkempt
Usage Examples
- The ragged edges of the paper made it difficult to handle
- * The homeless man's ragged clothes and unkempt hair made him almost unrecognizable
- * The mountain trail was ragged and steep, making it a challenging hike