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tattered - shabby - frayed - worn - threadbare - scruffy - dilapidated - bedraggled - unkempt - disheveled - scraggy - seedy - tatty - mangy - ratty - ragtag - rough - rugged - jagged - uneven - torn - ripped - holey - patched - weathered - battered - beat-up - decrepit - run-down - shabby-chic - distressed - raggedy - moth-eaten - shabby-genteel - fraying - ragged-out - raggedy-ass - raggedy-looking - raggedy-old - raggedy-tattered - raggedy-worn - raggedy-shabby - raggedy-frayed - raggedy-threadbare - raggedy-scruffy - raggedy-dilapidated - raggedy-bedraggled - raggedy-unkempt - raggedy-disheveled - raggedy-scraggy
The term 'ragged' is used to describe something that is worn out, frayed, or in a rough condition. It often refers to clothing that is torn and has edges that are not smooth. This term can also be applied to people or things that appear neglected, unkempt, or in poor condition. It conveys a sense of disrepair and lack of maintenance, often implying that something has been heavily used or not well taken care of. In literature and speech, it can also be used metaphorically to describe irregular or uneven qualities, such as a ragged sound or a jagged landscape.