rugged
adjectiveUK /ˈrʌɡɪd/
US /ˈrʌɡɪd/
Strong and rough, not smooth or gentle.
The hikers walked along a rugged mountain path.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having a strong, tough body that can handle hard conditions.
The rugged explorer crossed the desert alone.
3. Not smooth or even in shape or surface.
The old table had a rugged, scratched top.
4. Difficult and full of challenges.
They survived a rugged winter in the mountains.