Adjective – Rugged
1 : having a rough, uneven surface
the rugged surface of the moon
She did a painting of the region’s rugged coastline.
2 : of a man’s face : having rough but attractive features
People are attracted to his rugged good looks.
3 : strong and determined
rugged pioneers
I admire her rugged individualism.
4 : made to be strong and tough
The chair is made of rugged plastic.
The fabric is lightweight but rugged.
5 : involving great difficulties or challenges : testing your physical, mental, or moral strength
a long and rugged winter
a rugged climb to the top of the mountain
the rugged life of a sailor
— ruggedly adverb
a ruggedly handsome man
— ruggedness noun (noncount)
the ruggedness of the terrain