a. [ See Rug, n. ] 1. Full of asperities on the surface; broken into sharp or irregular points, or otherwise uneven; not smooth; rough; as, a rugged mountain; a rugged road. [ 1913 Webster ] The rugged bark of some broad elm. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Not neat or regular; uneven. [ 1913 Webster ] His well-proportioned beard made rough and rugged. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy. “The rugged Russian bear.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Harsh; hard; crabbed; austere; -- said of temper, character, and the like, or of persons. [ 1913 Webster ] Neither melt nor endear him, but leave him as hard, rugged, and unconcerned as ever. South. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous; rude. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 6. Rough to the ear; harsh; grating; -- said of sound, style, and the like. [ 1913 Webster ] Through the harsh cadence of a rugged line. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] 7. Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled; -- said of looks, etc. “Sleek o'er your rugged looks.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 8. Violent; rude; boisterrous; -- said of conduct, manners, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] 9. Vigorous; robust; hardy; -- said of health, physique, etc. [ Colloq. U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Rough; uneven; wrinkled; cragged; coarse; rude; harsh; hard; crabbed; severe; austere; surly; sour; frowning; violent; boisterous; tumultuous; turbulent; stormy; tempestuous; inclement. [ 1913 Webster ] -- Rug"ged*ly adv. -- Rug"ged*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
