dashed

¹

[ dasht ]

adjective

1. made up of dashes: dash:

   a dashed line down the middle of the road.

dashed

²

[ dasht ]

adjective

, Chiefly British.

1. (used as a euphemism) damned:

   dashed impudence; dashed bad luck.

Other Words From

• dash·ed·ly [dash, -id-lee], adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dashed¹

First recorded in 1640–50; dash ¹ + -ed ²

Origin of dashed²

First recorded in 1640–50; dash ² + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“You have to be adventurous,” said Levi Snyder, a florist who dashed into the market around 9 a.m. to pick up more flowers for a last-minute order.

From Los Angeles Times

Shipyard workers hammered away the last supporting "shores" and wedges, then ducked and dashed for cover as the huge vessel slid above their heads in a spectacular sideways launch into the River Ouse.

From BBC

Any hope of a home revival was dashed by Muntz's late kick and Wales spurning a last-minute opportunity.

From BBC

A plan to charter an extra large vessel, MV Ben-My-Chree, from the Isle of Man Steam Package Company was dashed last week when the ship was unable to berth safely at Brodick harbour on Arran.

From BBC

The Santa Fe New Mexican reported that the campaign’s original plans to use the Albuquerque Convention Center were dashed, , due in part to an unpaid bill of nearly $445,000 from a 2019 rally.

From Salon

Related Words

• crestfallen
• despondent
• discouraged
• disheartened
• dispirited
• gloomy
• glum
• morose