adjective Uncommon

jagged

JA-gihd

Jagged (adjective) means having a rough, sharply uneven edge or surface. Example: “The hikers scrambled over jagged rocks near the summit.”

adjective

Having a rough, sharply uneven edge or surface.

"The hikers scrambled over jagged rocks near the summit."

"She cut her hand on a jagged piece of glass."

How to use jagged

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRough and sharply uneven, like a torn or broken edge.

Easily confused with

ragged →

Common pairings

jagged edge jagged rocks jagged line

more jagged comparative, most jagged superlative

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “jagged” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Can you complete this real example?

The hikers scrambled over _____ rocks near the summit.

ragged tagged bagged gagged snagged flagged shagged

What does “jagged” mean?

The word “jagged” means having a rough, sharply uneven edge or surface. In plain terms, rough and sharply uneven, like a torn or broken edge.

How do you pronounce “jagged”?

“Jagged” is pronounced JA-gihd (/ˈd͡ʒæɡɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “jagged” in a sentence?

Here is “jagged” used in a sentence: “The hikers scrambled over jagged rocks near the summit.”

What part of speech is “jagged”?

“Jagged” is an adjective.

Is “jagged” a common word?

“Jagged” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Vocabulary lists that include jagged: