Strong enough for rough conditions, or having a rough, striking natural character.
Reach for it when praising durability or landscape character while specifying which
The rugged case protected the camera throughout the expedition.
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everyday
Fits when solid construction inspires confidence
Careful Sturdy may not be weatherproof.
everyday
Fits when resistance to damage is the direct point
Careful Tough can describe harshness.
warm
Fits when living things thrive in difficult conditions
Careful Hardy is unsuitable for electronics.
professional
Fits when long service under wear is documented
Careful Durable need not withstand impacts.
professional
Fits when reliable performance under stress matters
Careful Robust is less about rough surfaces.
literary
craggy
Fits when rough rocky appearance defines a landscape
Careful Craggy says nothing about strength.
literary
weather-beaten
Fits when exposure has visibly marked a surface
Careful Weather-beaten implies wear, not durability.
rugged terrain
The rugged terrain required slower travel.
rugged construction
Rugged construction kept the radio working.
rugged beauty
Rugged beauty drew painters to the coast.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: TreeMama, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated
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