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ragged
This term evokes a sense of deterioration and lack of cohesion. When applied to materials, it suggests a physical breakdown where edges have disintegrated into shreds, creating a visual of neglect or extreme wear. It carries a stronger connotation of poverty or hardship than words like worn or old.
In a sensory or structural context, the word describes a jagged, non-linear quality. Whether describing a coastline or a person's breathing, it implies a rhythmic or geometric failure, suggesting instability, exhaustion, or a harsh, unrefined nature.
Meanings
Examples
The edges of the old map were ragged and yellowed with age.
He looked ragged in his torn coat and muddy boots.
The mountain range formed a ragged silhouette against the twilight sky.
Her breathing was ragged after the long sprint to the finish line.
I can't believe I'm still wearing these ragged jeans.
The survivor spoke in a ragged voice that barely sounded human.
The sword had a ragged edge from years of battle.
The coastline is quite ragged here with many small inlets.