ragged
/ˈræɡɪd/
adjective
- Torn, worn, or in poor condition, especially of clothing or fabric.
- His ragged jeans had holes in both knees from years of use.
- She found a ragged old flag in the attic, faded and torn.
- The homeless man wore a ragged coat that barely kept him warm.
- Having a rough, uneven, or irregular edge or surface.
- The dog's ragged fur was matted with burrs and dirt.
- He cut the paper with ragged edges because he was in a hurry.
- The ragged cliffs dropped sharply into the ocean below.
- Tired, exhausted, or in a state of poor health or appearance.
- She felt ragged after staying up all night studying for the exam.
- The team was ragged after playing three games in two days.
- After the long hike, they all looked ragged and hungry.
- Not smooth or regular; uneven in quality, rhythm, or performance.
- The band gave a ragged performance, with several missed notes.
- The old engine ran with a ragged sound, sputtering and coughing.
- His breathing was ragged as he tried to catch his breath.