jagged
Americanadjective
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having ragged notches, points, or teeth; zigzag.
the jagged edge of a saw; a jagged wound.
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having a harsh, rough, or uneven quality.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- jaggedly adverb
- jaggedness noun
- unjagged adjective
Etymology
Origin of jagged
Example Sentences
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The band's first "official" album, Projector, arrived in October 2021, establishing their jagged, basement rock sound.
From BBC
This variation in capabilities is sometimes referred to as the “jagged frontier.”
Today’s AIs are powerful but “jagged,” meaning they can excel at certain math problems yet still fail basic logic tests and aren’t consistent.
From Los Angeles Times
The segment expertly samples the jagged production design and theatrical lighting of German Expressionism’s heyday.
From Los Angeles Times
Video footage of training exercises broadcast by state media shows helicopters weaving through jagged, snow-dusted ranges that pilots refer to by names like “Black Valley” and “Mountain Pass of Death.”
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