darnedest

or darnd·est

[ dahrn-dist ]

noun

, Informal.

1. (used euphemistically) damnedest.

darnedest

/ ˈdɑːndɪst /

noun

1. a euphemistic word for damnedest

Word History and Origins

Origin of darnedest¹

First recorded in 1830–35; darned ¹( def ) + -est ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Sure it's discussed and analyzed but there's a perfunctory vibe about it that makes it seem as if it's just another of those "Trump says the darnedest stuff" things.

From Salon

People who avoid accountability say the darnedest things.

From Washington Times

Next week, everyone does their darnedest to impress Padma with Indian food.

From Salon

The kids do say the darnedest things, but they are also vessels of anxiety and avatars of vulnerability.

From New York Times

One simple way to prevent this is to do your darnedest not to think, "Hm, this gravy looks thin ... I should probably sprinkle some flour over top nily wily."

From Salon