1
: having a sharply uneven edge or surface
jagged peaks
2
: having a harsh, rough, or irregular quality
jagged rhythms
jaggedly
adverb
jaggedness
noun
Examples of jagged in a Sentence
jagged pieces of broken glass
it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show
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With waterfalls and lush rolling hills, its landscape is at once jagged and stunning, enough to rival that of the more-popular Bora Bora.
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Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Long silver strands draped over the body, with darker sheer panels visible through the lower half and a jagged triangle hem cutting around the upper thigh.
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The world cracked open, and now everyone’s striving to fit the jagged pieces back into a box called civilized society.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The impression — built around Carlson’s rising incredulity and a jagged, brittle laugh — quickly spread online, earning praise for its sharpness and timing.
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Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Long silver strands draped over the body, with darker sheer panels visible through the lower half and a jagged triangle hem cutting around the upper thigh.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
The world cracked open, and now everyone’s striving to fit the jagged pieces back into a box called civilized society.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The impression — built around Carlson’s rising incredulity and a jagged, brittle laugh — quickly spread online, earning praise for its sharpness and timing.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for jagged
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jagged. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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jagged
adjective
jag·ged
ˈjag-əd 
: having a sharp uneven edge or surface
jagged mountains
jaggedly
adverb
jaggedness
noun
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