raggedness
/'rægidnis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The state or quality of being worn, torn, or in tatters: This refers to the condition of something, typically fabric or clothing, that is old, frayed, and in poor condition. 2. The state or quality of being uneven, irregular, or jagged: This refers to a rough, coarse, or not smooth texture of a surface, edge, or outline. It can describe physical objects or abstract qualities like performance.
Examples of Usage
- State of being worn/torn:
- The raggedness of his coat showed how long he had been traveling.
- She was distressed by the raggedness of the old curtains.
- State of being uneven/irregular:
- The raggedness of the cliff edge made the climb dangerous.
- The raggedness of the team's performance was due to a lack of practice.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use for Sound or Rhythm: can describe something that lacks smoothness or consistency in a non-physical sense.
- The raggedness of the singer's breathing was noticeable during the difficult passage.
- There was a certain appealing raggedness to the band's early, unpolished recordings.
Variants and Related Words
- Ragged (adj): Having a rough, uneven edge or surface; torn or worn out.
- Ragged clothes; a ragged coastline.
- Raggedly (adv): In a ragged manner.
- The flag fluttered raggedly in the strong wind.
Synonyms
- For state of being worn/torn: Shabbiness, tattiness, frayed condition.
- For state of being uneven: Irregularity, jaggedness, coarseness, roughness.
Antonyms
- For state of being worn/torn: Neatness, newness, smartness.
- For state of being uneven: Smoothness, evenness, regularity.
Noun
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shabbiness by virtue of being in rags
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a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
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