rugged - (adj.): Land that is rugged is rough and uneven. A man who is rugged is good-looking and has strong features which are often not perfect. A vehicle or piece of equipment that is rugged is strongly built and not likely to break easily.

• Synonyms: rough, tough, uneven, unpolished, mountainous, bumpy
• Antonyms: smooth, even, flat, level, gentle, mild
• Origin: 1330 Old Norse rogg meaning "rough, shaggy" (as in rug)
• Example: Tourists come to Montana to see the rugged mountains and to experience the beautiful scenery.

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