1
: having a sharply uneven edge or surface
jagged peaks
2
: having a harsh, rough, or irregular quality
jagged rhythms
jaggedly
adverb
jaggedness
noun
Examples of jagged in a Sentence
jagged pieces of broken glass
it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show
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Deep under the surface of a jagged, rocky landscape in China, a pool of water holds undiscovered secrets.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
The island of Kauai was their favorite place, its rivers carving through volcanic rock and steep, jagged cliffs cutting the sky.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 24 May 2024
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
The island of Kauai was their favorite place, its rivers carving through volcanic rock and steep, jagged cliffs cutting the sky.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 24 May 2024
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jagged. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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jagged
adjective
jag·ged
ˈjag-əd 
: having a sharp uneven edge or surface
jagged mountains
jaggedly
adverb
jaggedness
noun
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