Synonyms for
Ragged
Definition
having an uneven or rough surface; worn out or torn
Synonyms & similar words
bait
chewup
dun
tease
remonstrate
reproof
rile
devil
chide
dressdown
callonthecarpet
taketotask
bedevil
reprimand
chewout
rally
gravel
lambaste
cod
nettle
tantalise
scold
getat
ride
bother
tattered
shabby
frayed
threadbare
worn
frazzled
scruffy
untidy
messy
unkempt
disheveled
rumpled
ruffled
wrinkled
creased
crumpled
crushed
broken-down
dilapidated
decrepit
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Example sentences
- The ragged edges of the paper made it hard to cut.
- The beggar's clothes were ragged and dirty.
- The dog's toy was ragged from too much chewing.
- The storm left the beach looking ragged and battered.
- The old book had ragged pages and a torn cover.
Quotes
She looked like a ragged, storm-drenched bird of paradise.
The ragged edge of silence suits me.
The ragged edge of his emotions was showing.