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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The thunder rolled and lightning danced among the jagged peaks as a summer rainstorm soaked the alpine meadows of California’s Sierra Nevada.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
In addition to more glaciers (circa 300) than any other national park in the Lower 48 states, North Cascades boasts dozens of jagged snowy peaks, wild rivers, tranquil lakes, and among the highest biodiversity of any U.S. park.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The top of the mountain contains jagged rocks – some covered in graffiti – and wooden stairs to a platform offering a panoramic view of Lake Chatuge and the Appalachian Mountains.
—Javon Huynh, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Complemented by the natural beauty of surrounding jagged cliffs and unobscured sunsets, the hotel has a steakhouse restaurant, pool, and its crown jewel, the Spa at Peter Island.
—AFAR Media, 22 May 2025
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
In addition to more glaciers (circa 300) than any other national park in the Lower 48 states, North Cascades boasts dozens of jagged snowy peaks, wild rivers, tranquil lakes, and among the highest biodiversity of any U.S. park.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The top of the mountain contains jagged rocks – some covered in graffiti – and wooden stairs to a platform offering a panoramic view of Lake Chatuge and the Appalachian Mountains.
—Javon Huynh, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Complemented by the natural beauty of surrounding jagged cliffs and unobscured sunsets, the hotel has a steakhouse restaurant, pool, and its crown jewel, the Spa at Peter Island.
—AFAR Media, 22 May 2025
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jagged. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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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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