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
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"
approval If you describe someone's character as rugged, you mean that they are strong and determined, and have the ability to cope with difficult situations. Rugged individualism forged America's frontier society