ragged

/ˈɹæɡɪd/adj
Elementary
1

In tatters, having the texture broken.

2

Having rough edges; jagged or uneven

3

Harsh-sounding; having an unpleasant noise

4

Wearing tattered clothes.

5

Rough; shaggy; rugged.

6

Faulty; lacking in skill, reliability, or organization.

7

Performed in a syncopated manner, especially in ragtime.

8

Of a data structure: having uneven levels.

9

Not justified; having an uneven vertical margin.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing