blamed

American

[bleymd] / bleɪmd /

adjective

confounded.

The blamed car won't start.

adverb

confoundedly; excessively.

It's blamed cold out tonight.

blamed British

/ bleɪmd /

adjective

a euphemistic word for damned damned

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Other Word Forms

unblamed

adjective

Etymology

Origin of blamed

First recorded in 1825–35; blame + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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When pulled over, the court heard the 60-year-old blamed his behaviour on a desire to take his cat to the vet as quickly as possible.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Can astrology be blamed for Linda Goodman’s tragic delusion?

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Utopia 56 blamed "repressive" policies by the French and British governments for the latest tragedy.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

In these meetings, Mr. Martin blamed Quasar while warning the attendees not to “point our fingers” at homeless people, who are “already marginalized.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“I knew it was only a matter of time before you blamed Javier.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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