damned — used to express anger or frustration; cursed or condemned
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: used to express anger or frustration; cursed or condemned
Pronunciation (IPA): /dæmd/
Example Sentences
- I can't find my damned keys anywhere!
- That was a damned good pizza, I must admit.
- My phone died at the most damned inconvenient moment - right before my job interview!
damned
ADJECTIVE[/dæmd/]
used to express anger or frustration; cursed or condemned
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The past participle 'damned' derives from the verb 'damn', which evolved from Latin 'damnare' (to condemn). Originally carrying religious connotations of divine condemnation to Hell, the term gradually expanded into secular profanity and general expressions of disapproval.
Breakdown
Latin 'damnare' (to condemn) → Old French 'damner' → Middle English 'damnen' → English 'damn' + -ed (past participle suffix).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I can't find my damned keys anywhere!”
“That was a damned good pizza, I must admit.”
“My phone died at the most damned inconvenient moment - right before my job interview!”
“He's too damned stubborn to admit he was wrong.”
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