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 lodge looked like a miniature in the shadow of the jagged mountains.
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Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Obviously, no one wants to go to a beach that’s covered in jagged space debris (or where such debris might rain down at any moment).
—Edward Woodson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Jamie’s conflicting reality is truly ominous: the immature boy, the furious man, and the jagged cusp between both.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
The stories, jagged tales of sissies, losers, and assholes, showcase a more expansive palette and are written with sharp prose that crackles with transgressive glee.
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Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Obviously, no one wants to go to a beach that’s covered in jagged space debris (or where such debris might rain down at any moment).
—Edward Woodson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Jamie’s conflicting reality is truly ominous: the immature boy, the furious man, and the jagged cusp between both.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
The stories, jagged tales of sissies, losers, and assholes, showcase a more expansive palette and are written with sharp prose that crackles with transgressive glee.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jagged
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jagged. Accessed 31 Mar. 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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