Ragged

/ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having a torn and irregular edge or outline; frayed or tattered.

The ragged edges of the paper made it hard to read the document.

clothed in old, torn, and worn-out garments; shabby.

The children played in the street, dressed in ragged clothes.

having an uneven, jagged, or rough surface.

The mountain had a ragged summit that was difficult to climb.

performing in a rough or irregular manner, lacking smoothness.

The band played a ragged version of the song, full of mistakes but full of energy.

exhausted or weak, often as a result of hardship.

After the long journey, he looked ragged and in need of rest.

Middle English 'ragged', from 'ragge', which means 'to tear'.

ragged edge:

refers to something that is not smooth or has a rough boundary.

ragged breathing:

indicates short, uneven breaths often due to exertion.

ragged rock:

a rock formation that is rough and uneven.

feeling tired or worn out.

After that all-nighter, I was feeling ragged.

something that is messy or disorganized.

Her desk was a ragged mess of papers.