ragged

[ˈræɡɪd]

ragged Definition

• 1. having an irregular or uneven surface, edge, or outline
• 2. wearing tattered or threadbare clothes
• 3. rough and in bad condition due to being old or well used

Using ragged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ragged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The old flag was ragged and torn.

• Example

  He wore a ragged shirt and pants.

• Example

  The edges of the paper were ragged.

• Example

  The book was in ragged condition after years of use.

ragged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ragged

• tattered
• shabby
• threadbare
• frayed
• worn-out

Antonyms for ragged

• neat
• smart
• tidy

Phrases with ragged

• run ragged

  to exhaust someone by making them do too much work or activity

  Example

  The kids were running ragged all day at the amusement park.

• ragged breathing

  breathing that is difficult and uneven, often due to physical exertion or illness

  Example

  After running for miles, he had ragged breathing and needed to rest.

• ragged edge

  a precarious or unstable situation, often used in financial contexts

  Example

  The company was on the ragged edge of bankruptcy before the new CEO took over.

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Summary: ragged in Brief

The term 'ragged' [ˈræɡɪd] describes something that is irregular or uneven, such as the edges of a piece of paper. It can also refer to clothing that is tattered or threadbare, or to something that is rough and in bad condition due to age or use. Examples include 'The old flag was ragged and torn' and 'The book was in ragged condition after years of use.' Phrases like 'run ragged' and 'ragged edge' extend the meaning to exhaustion and precarious situations, respectively.