rugged

adjective/ˈrʌɡɪd/

Frequency rank: #6,861 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

having a strongly irregular, rough, or uneven surface; hardy and strong.

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Example sentence

The hikers were warned that the trail through the mountains would be rugged and difficult to navigate.

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