Jagged — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈja-gəd/ jag·ged

Meaning & Definition of Jagged

Jagged (adjective)

  1. having a sharply uneven edge or surface
  2. having a harsh, rough, or irregular quality

Jagged (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having an uneven edge or outline

    "it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show"

    similar: broken, craggy, ragged, scraggly, scraggy
    related: saw-toothed, serrate, serrated, harsh, rough, roughened, rugged, bumpy, coarse, irregular, nonuniform
    opposite: clean, even, smooth, soft, unbroken
    near: regular, uniform, flat, flush, level, plane

  2. not having a level or smooth surface

    "rode our mountain bikes down the trail's jagged terrain, which made for a bumpy ride"

    similar: broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, lumpy, pebbly, ragged, rough, roughened, rugged, scraggy, uneven
    related: lopsided, unbalanced, inexact, unaligned, rutted, rutty, undulating, undulatory, wavy, pitted, pocked, knobbly, knobby, knurled, knurly, nubbly, nubby, burred, harsh, sandpapery, scraggly, scratchy, nonuniform
    opposite: even, flat, level, plane, smooth
    near: exact, uniform, aligned, regular, true, horizontal, tabular, plumb, straight, vertical, flush

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jagged

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jagged:

broken, craggy, ragged, scraggly, scraggy, bumpy, coarse, irregular, lumpy, pebbly, rough, roughened, rugged, uneven

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jagged

Words with the opposite meaning of Jagged:

clean, even, smooth, soft, unbroken, flat, level, plane

Related Words for Jagged

saw-toothed, serrate, serrated, harsh, nonuniform, lopsided, unbalanced, inexact, unaligned, rutted, rutty, undulating, undulatory, wavy, pitted, pocked, knobbly, knobby, knurled, knurly, nubbly, nubby, burred, sandpapery, scratchy

Near Antonyms of Jagged

regular, uniform, flush, exact, aligned, true, horizontal, tabular, plumb, straight, vertical

Word Forms of Jagged

Derived words: jaggedly (adverb), jaggedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Jagged

First known use: 1523

Frequently Asked Questions about Jagged

What does "Jagged" mean?

"Jagged" means having a sharply uneven edge or surface. As an adjective, it is defined as: having a sharply uneven edge or surface. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Jagged"?

Other words for "Jagged" include broken, craggy, ragged, scraggly, scraggy, bumpy, coarse and irregular. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jagged" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jagged"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jagged". Common alternatives include broken, craggy, ragged, scraggly, scraggy, bumpy, coarse, irregular, lumpy and pebbly.

What is the opposite of "Jagged"?

Antonyms of "Jagged" include clean, even, smooth, soft, unbroken, flat, level and plane. Near antonyms include regular, uniform, flush and exact.

How do you use "Jagged" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jagged" in a sentence: "it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show"; "rode our mountain bikes down the trail's jagged terrain, which made for a bumpy ride".

Is "Jagged" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jagged" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Jagged"?

"Jagged" is pronounced /ˈja-gəd/ and divided into syllables as jag·ged.

What is the origin of the word "Jagged"?

First known use: 1523.