jagged
Comparative
more jagged
Superlative
most jagged
1
having rough, uneven, and sharp points or edges
- The jagged rocks along the coastline posed a hazard to passing ships.
- The torn piece of paper had jagged edges from rough handling.
- The shattered glass window left behind jagged fragments on the floor.
- The broken tree branch had jagged ends where it had snapped.
- The old metal fence had jagged points, serving as a deterrent to intruders.
2
having a harsh or uneven character, as in sound, rhythm, or style
- The song's jagged rhythm gave it a tense energy.
- His jagged handwriting was hard to read.
- The film's jagged pacing made it unpredictable.
- The poem's jagged structure mirrored the chaos it described.
- The speech came out jagged and uneven, full of emotion.