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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Even though their jagged border stretches for 6 miles, Channahon and Minooka have always followed divergent paths for economic development.
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John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2024
On her next release, Actor, Clark’s music developed a jagged, sardonic bite that brought her to the Billboard 200 for the first time (at No. 90).
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 17 June 2024
Sawtooth Range Known for their jagged peaks, Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains are uniquely beautiful.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
The route takes us on some back roads at the edge of town, revealing the jagged red vistas that have been featured in so many documentaries and news stories about the area.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 12 June 2024
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John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2024
On her next release, Actor, Clark’s music developed a jagged, sardonic bite that brought her to the Billboard 200 for the first time (at No. 90).
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 17 June 2024
Sawtooth Range Known for their jagged peaks, Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains are uniquely beautiful.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
The route takes us on some back roads at the edge of town, revealing the jagged red vistas that have been featured in so many documentaries and news stories about the area.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 12 June 2024
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jagged. Accessed 30 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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