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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Tshisekedi on Wednesday insisted that his priority was to restore peace through diplomacy before leaving office, but blamed Rwanda for obstructing progress.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

India blamed Pakistan for backing the attack -- a charge Islamabad denied -- triggering tit-for-tat diplomatic measures and a sharp military escalation.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

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

From Slate • May 5, 2026

At a staff meeting, Peter Deng, a venture capitalist and former OpenAI vice president, who chairs the board, blamed the layoffs on Stanat, according to Stanat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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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