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jagged
having rough, sharp, uneven edges
Synonyms
- rough
- serrated
- uneven
Antonyms
- smooth
- rounded
jagged in a sentence
The torn cardboard had jagged edges that needed trimming.
We carefully stepped around the jagged rocks beside the trail.
Where it comes from
From jag 'a sharp projection' + -ed
Memory hook
Jagged edges zigzag like sharp teeth.
Read it in context
- The Boat in the Rain Narrative