Despite its powerfully rugged appearance, the desert is a delicate and fragile ecosystem.

In spite of its rugged appearance, the front-wheel drive underpinnings remained the same.

This region remained ice free during the last ice age, contributing to the rugged appearance of the river canyon.

But despite his rugged appearance, Levine conveyed an air of scholarly absorption.

According to Reynolds, the whale's head was covered with barnacles, which gave him a rugged appearance.

His full lips and strong chin gave him the rugged appearance of a prizefighter.

The front end design provided a bold, rugged appearance.

I might have a small bump, but I'm hoping it gives me a more rugged appearance.

The Bouvier is a powerfully built compact rough coated dog of rugged appearance.

The branching pattern of this tree often gives it a rugged appearance.