Borken into sharp or irregular points; full of asperities on the surface, or otherwise uneven; not smooth; rough; as, a rugged mountain; a rugged road
A rugged area of land is uneven and covered with rocks, with few trees or plants. rugged mountainous terrain. + ruggedly rug·ged·ly a ruggedly beautiful wilderness. + ruggedness rug·ged·ness The island's ruggedness symbolises our history and the character of the people
very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution; "a rugged competitive examination"; "the rugged conditions of frontier life"; "the competition was tough"; "it's a tough life"; "it was a tough job
approval If you describe a man as rugged, you mean that he has strong, masculine features. A look of pure disbelief crossed Shankly's rugged face. + ruggedly rug·ged·ly He was six feet tall and ruggedly handsome
A rugged piece of equipment is strong and is designed to last a long time, even if it is treated roughly. The camera combines rugged reliability with unequalled optical performance and speed. + ruggedness rug·ged·ness The body is 90% titanium for ruggedness
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
Harsh; hard; crabbed; austere; said of temper, character, and the like, or of persons
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring; "a rugged trapper who spent months in the winderness"; "those that survive are stalwart rugged men"; "with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture"