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Definition of raggedness

raggedness

/ˈræɡ.ɪd.nəs/
rag · ged · ness
Adverb:raggedly
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Adjective:ragged
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raggedness Lexical Profile

raggedness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being worn, frayed, or torn into tatters, or of wearing tattered clothing.

Example

"The raggedness of the old tapestry showed just how many centuries it had hung in the drafty hall."

2

The quality of having an uneven, jagged, or rough surface, edge, or outline.

Example

"The artist used a palette knife to capture the harsh raggedness of the mountain peaks."

3

A lack of smoothness, harmony, or coordination in a performance, sound, or effort.

Example

"Despite some initial raggedness in the brass section, the orchestra delivered a moving performance."

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• Rhymes for raggedness

• Nearby Words

rager
ragged
raggedly
raggedness
raggedy
ragging
raging

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Raggedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/raggedness
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