rugged
Pronunciación: [ˈrʌɡ.ɪd]
Palabra
Contexto: «nature»
(adjective) when describing a landscape or place that is rough, rocky, or wild. It means that the area has a lot of bumps, rocks, and can be hard to walk through or explore.
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The rugged mountains made for an exciting hiking adventure.
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The flat plains were not rugged at all; they were very easy to walk on.
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What makes the landscape so rugged?
Contexto: «character or appearance»
(adjective) describes a person who looks strong and tough. It means they seem like they can handle hard situations and have a rough, sturdy look.
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He has a rugged appearance that makes him look like a true adventurer.
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Her soft and gentle look is not rugged in any way.
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Do you think a rugged look is better for a mountain climber?
Contexto: «durability»
(adjective) refers to something that is strong and able to handle rough use. Like a rugged backpack that won’t easily tear or break.
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They bought a rugged phone designed to survive drops and water.
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The fragile device broke easily; it was not rugged at all.
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Is that suitcase rugged enough for a long trip?
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