Ruggedness
Nounखरपत्थरपन, कठोरता
Definition
The quality of being rough or harsh; toughness.
Contextual Sentence: "The **ruggedness** of the tribal communities in Northeast India reflects their resilience against environmental and socio-economic challenges, a key theme in UPSC’s Social Issues."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'rugged' + 'ness' = 'the state of being rugged'!
Synonyms
roughness
toughness
hardiness
Antonyms
smoothness
softness
delicacy