Rugged
Adjectiveखरपत्थर की, कठोर
Definition
Unpolished, harsh, or rough in appearance or character.
Contextual Sentence: "The **rugged** terrain of the Himalayas presents challenges for infrastructure development, a key topic in UPSC’s Geography Paper."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'rugged' as 'rough edges'—like a mountain or unpolished stone!
Synonyms
rough
harsh
unrefined
Antonyms
smooth
polished
refined