1. the quality or state of being ragged, torn, or frayed
2. the quality of being rough, uneven, or jagged
3. the quality of being harsh or discordant

Examples

• The raggedness of his old coat showed years of hard work.
• She was embarrassed by the raggedness of her torn jeans.
• The raggedness of the cliff face made climbing dangerous.
• The raggedness of the singer’s voice gave the song character.
• Despite the raggedness of their performance, the team showed heart.
• The raggedness of the paper’s edge suggested it had been torn hastily.