raggedly

• Adverbio que significa 'de manera desigual, tosca o irregular'. Se usa a menudo para describir movimientos, respiración o apariencia que no son suaves ni ordenados.

An adverb meaning "in a rough, uneven, or irregular manner." It is often used to describe movement, breathing, or appearance that is not smooth or orderly.

1. In a torn or uneven mannerB2formal

   In a way that is torn, frayed, or has an irregular edge.

   de manera rasgada o desigual

   • The old flag hung raggedly from the pole.
   • His clothes were cut raggedly, as if with a dull knife.
   • The paper was torn raggedly along the edge.

   Sinónimosirregularlyjaggedlyroughlyunevenly

   Antónimosevenlysmoothly

2. In an irregular or uneven wayB2formal

   In a manner that is not smooth, consistent, or uniform.

   de manera irregular

   • The crowd moved raggedly through the narrow streets.
   • The music was played raggedly, with many pauses.
   • The team performed raggedly in the first half of the game.

   Sinónimoserraticallyfitfullyirregularlypatchilyroughlyunevenly

   Antónimosconsistentlyevenlysmoothlyuniformly

3. In a rough or harsh mannerC1informal

   In a way that is rough, harsh, or lacking refinement.

   de manera áspera

   • He breathed raggedly after the long run.
   • She spoke raggedly, her voice hoarse from shouting.
   • The engine ran raggedly, sputtering and coughing.

   Sinónimoscoarselycrudelyharshlyinelegantlyroughly

   Antónimosevenlysmoothly