B1adjective 3K

Jagged

UK //ˈdʒæɡ.ɪd// US //ˈdʒæɡ.ɪd// Pronunciation

Definition

Having sharp points or edges; not straight or even.

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In simple words: having sharp, uneven edges or points

Examples

• The jagged cliffs rose dramatically from the sea.
• She cut her hand on the jagged piece of glass.
• His handwriting was jagged and hard to read.
• The pirate's flag had a jagged design that scared people.
• The path was blocked by jagged rocks.

Usage notes

Used to describe shapes or edges that are not smooth. Appropriate in both written and spoken contexts.

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Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a jagged mountain, sharp and pointy at the top.

Collocations

• jagged edge
• jagged rocks
• jagged line

Synonyms

• uneven
• sharp-edged
• rough
• irregular
• toothed

Antonyms

• smooth
• even
• flat

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'jaggar', a non-standard term.
• Used to describe smooth objects.
• Mispronounced, especially the 'jag' part.