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ragged Synonyms
Another word for ragged
Choosing another word for ragged depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Old, torn, and frayed from wear or neglect (especially of cloth or clothes), or wearing such shabby attire.
Usage Example
"He pulled a tattered wool coat tightly around his shoulders to block the chilly autumn wind."
Strongest
tattered
frayed
Strong
threadbare
shabby
torn
worn-out
scruffy
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a rough, uneven, or jagged surface or outline.
Usage Example
"The climbers carefully navigated the jagged edges of the limestone cliff."
Strongest
jagged
uneven
Strong
rough
craggy
irregular
serrated
• adjective (Context 3)
Lacking smoothness, regularity, or coordination in sound, rhythm, or execution.
Usage Example
"The runner took several uneven breaths after crossing the finish line in record time."
Strongest
uneven
Strong
erratic
jerky
raspy
disorganized
patchy
• adjective (Context 4)
Exhausted or worn out from intense physical or mental strain.
Usage Example
"Three consecutive weeks of overtime left the entire project team feeling completely exhausted."
Strongest
exhausted
Strong
drained
frazzled
weary
fatigued
spent
Opposites of ragged
The opposite of ragged shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
smooth
steady
even
rested
intact
refreshed
energized
pristine
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ragged. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ragged