rugged Get Printable Handwriting (rug-ged) 2 syllables Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition adjective. having or requiring toughness and determination; strong and rough looking Example Sentence The rugged mountain terrain made the hikers short of breath. Synonyms strong; rough; hardy Antonyms soft; fragile; frail Rhymes Two Syllable Rhymes (1) rugged Share with your friends: