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Raggedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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raggedly

 

[ ˈræɡɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of appearance

Raggedly refers to doing something in a torn or uneven manner. It often implies a state of disarray or lack of neatness, suggesting that something is in a rough, unkempt condition. In terms of emotions or behavior, it can denote acting in a disorganized or chaotic way. The term can also reflect a struggle or hardship, indicating a sense of exhaustion or weariness in the way an action is performed.

Synonyms

disorderly, roughly, unevenly

Examples of usage

  • She walked raggedly down the street.
  • The old man spoke raggedly, revealing his fatigue.
  • The children played raggedly in the park, their clothes dirty and torn.

Translations

Translations of the word "raggedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desigual

🇮🇳 बिखरकर

🇩🇪 zerzaust

🇮🇩 koyak

🇺🇦 нерівно

🇵🇱 postrzępiony

🇯🇵 ほつれた

🇫🇷 rugueux

🇪🇸 desigual

🇹🇷 pürüzlü

🇰🇷 거칠게

🇸🇦 ممزق

🇨🇿 roztřepený

🇸🇰 roztrhnutý

🇨🇳 参差的

🇸🇮 raztrgan

🇮🇸 týnd

🇰🇿 жыртылған

🇬🇪 გახლეჩილი

🇦🇿 tüklü

🇲🇽 desigual

Word origin

The word 'raggedly' derives from the adjective 'ragged', which originates from Middle English 'ragged', meaning 'having ragged edges or appearance'. This older term is possibly rooted in the Old Norse word 'rǫgg', which refers to a 'shaggy or rough substance'. The suffix '-ly' converts the adjective 'ragged' into an adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done. Historically, the word has conveyed the sense of something that is torn, shabby, or uneven, often related to clothing or appearances. Through the ages, 'raggedly' has maintained its connection to disarray and informality, evolving in its usage to not only describe physical states but also metaphorical circumstances that imply disorder or weariness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,415, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.