Definition

Having a rough, uneven, or torn appearance; the most worn or tattered.

Example

The raggedest clothes were worn by the children playing in the street.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that old jacket I wore yesterday?

Yeah, it looked like the raggedest piece of clothing I've ever seen!

I know, right? It’s been through so much.

But it has character! Sometimes those raggedest items tell the best stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Raggedest → It is formed from "rag" (from Old Norse *rǫgg*, meaning a shred or fragment) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "raggedest" means having the most shreds or being the most torn or tattered.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rag' as a shred or piece of fabric, and remember that 'raggedest' describes something that is the most torn or tattered.

Visually Confused Words