jagged

/ˈdʒæɡɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈja-gəd/ (ame, mw)

jagged — adjective

  • jaggedpositive
  • more jaggedcomparative
  • most jaggedsuperlative

1. describes a surface or edge that is not smooth and has many sharp, pointed, or u

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a surface or edge that is not smooth and has many sharp, pointed, or uneven parts that stick out

例句

Cyrus cut his hand on the jagged edge of the broken bottle.

collocation: jagged edge

The hiker carefully climbed over the jagged rocks near the cliff.

collocation: jagged rocks

同義詞
  • rough

    more general — refers to any non-smooth surface, not necessarily with sharp points

  • uneven

    focuses on lack of flatness rather than sharpness; less dangerous in connotation

  • serrated

    specifically describes an intentionally cut tooth-like edge, such as on a knife or saw; not accidental

  • ragged

    describes a torn or frayed edge, more associated with fabric or paper than hard materials

反義詞
  • smooth

    completely even, without bumps or sharp points

  • even

    flat and regular across the surface

文法句型

jagged + noun (attributive)

be + jagged (predicative)

用法筆記

Focuses on accidental or natural unevenness, not intentionally designed serrations. Common with nouns describing broken objects, natural landscapes, or damaged surfaces.

常見錯誤

❌The bread knife has a jagged blade.
✅The bread knife has a serrated blade.
💡'jagged' describes accidental sharp unevenness; 'serrated' describes intentionally made tooth-like edges.