jagged

adjective
UK: /ˈdʒæɡɪd/
US: /ˈdʒæɡɪd/

  1. Having a rough, uneven edge or surface with sharp points.

    1. The knife had a jagged edge.
    2. The coastline is very jagged with steep cliffs dropping into the sea.

  2. Irregular in shape or outline.

    1. There was a jagged tear in my jeans.
    2. The artist created a jagged design with contrasting colors, making a bold statement.

Synonyms

uneven craggy rough irregular ragged

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jagged" in English means: Having a rough, uneven edge or surface with sharp points., Irregular in shape or outline..

The phonetic transcription of "jagged" is /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ in British English and /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jagged": uneven, craggy, rough, irregular, ragged.

Example usage of "jagged": "The knife had a jagged edge.". More examples on the page.