ragtag

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They entered the global stage as Yemen descended into civil war more than a decade ago when the ragtag militia fighters stormed Sanaa and ousted the government from most population centres.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Chandran says One Piece's universal appeal comes from its ragtag group of characters from different backgrounds.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Relatives said they now believe the ragtag group’s mission was doomed from the start.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“The stuff that I’ve been seeing in the videos,” Kerlikowske said, “has been just ragtag, random.”

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

His clothes are even more ragtag than mine are: rolled-up shirtsleeves smudged with graphite as if he's spent the day at a drafting table.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse