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raggedness Synonyms

Another word for raggedness

Choosing another word for raggedness depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
tatteredness
shabbiness
Strong
threadbareness
seediness
scruffiness

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
jaggedness
Strong
roughness
unevenness
ruggedness
irregularity
cragginess

• noun (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
incoherence
disorganization
Weak
clumsiness
discordance

Opposites of raggedness

The opposite of raggedness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

smoothness
evenness
polish
fluency
neatness
harmony
regularity
smartness
See all opposites of raggedness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Raggedness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/raggedness
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