/ˈræɡɛdnɪs/ RAG-ed-nis

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being ragged; a state of being in disrepair or having rough or uneven edges.

“The raggedness of the old fence was a testament to its age.”

2. noun

A state of being disheveled or untidy, especially in one’s appearance.

“The raggedness of her hair after the storm made her look like a wild woman.”