damned
Americanadjective
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condemned or doomed, especially to eternal punishment.
the wailing of damned souls.
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detestable; loathsome.
Get that damned dog out of here!
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complete; absolute; utter.
a damned nuisance; a damned fool.
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Informal. extraordinary; amazing.
It was the damnedest thing I'd ever seen.
noun
adverb
idioms
adjective
adverb
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(intensifier)
a damned good try
a damned liar
I should damned well think so!
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used to indicate amazement, disavowal, or refusal (in such phrases as I'll be damned and damned if I care )
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of damned
First recorded in 1350–1400, damned is from the Middle English word dam(p)ned. See damn, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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His novel “The Damned Utd,” based on Brian Clough’s disastrous 44 days managing Leeds United in 1974, captures the texture of an English provincial city of the era, all shabby hotels, beer and highways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"Damned time," Totti professed to his adoring faithful afterwards.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 19, 2025
The original lineup of the Damned occasionally reunited for live shows, first in 1988 and most recently in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025
"Just wanted to see you. Damned silly idea. Want to get dressed and come down? He's got the car just up the street."
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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