Blasted: meaning, definitions and examples

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blasted

 

[ ˈblæs.tɪd ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or showing anger or annoyance

Blasted is used to describe someone who is extremely angry or annoyed about something. It is a strong expression of frustration or irritation.

Synonyms

angry, annoyed, frustrated.

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Word Description / Examples
blasted

This term can be used informally to express strong anger or frustration. It often has a more conversational and exclamatory use.

  • That blasted car won't start again!
  • I can't find my blasted keys.
angry

Use this when someone is very upset or furious about something. It's a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.

  • She was angry when she found out about the mistake.
  • He got angry because someone took his parking spot.
annoyed

This word is good for situations where someone is slightly irritated or bothered, but not extremely upset.

  • She was annoyed by the constant noise outside.
  • He felt annoyed when his friend canceled their plans at the last minute.
frustrated

This is best used when someone feels upset because they are unable to achieve something or because things are not going their way.

  • She felt frustrated when her computer crashed during her work.
  • He is frustrated with the long wait times.

Examples of usage

  • He was absolutely blasted when he found out about the mistake.
  • She looked blasted after waiting for hours in the queue.
Context #2 | Adverb

used as an intensifier

Blasted can also be used as an intensifier to emphasize a feeling or action. It is often used informally to add emphasis to a statement.

Synonyms

extremely, incredibly, very.

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Word Description / Examples
blasted

Typically used in informal or colloquial contexts to express strong feelings of annoyance or frustration. It has a negative connotation.

  • That blasted car won't start again!
  • I can't believe I lost that blasted phone.
extremely

Used in both formal and informal contexts to emphasize the intensity of an adjective or adverb. It is neutral and more commonly used.

  • She was extremely happy with her exam results.
  • The weather was extremely cold yesterday.
very

A versatile word that can be used in almost any context, formal or informal, to emphasize the extent of something. It is neutral.

  • She is very kind to everyone.
  • This book is very interesting.
incredibly

Often used to express amazement or surprise, usually in informal contexts. It has a positive or neutral connotation.

  • The movie was incredibly good.
  • He ran the marathon in an incredibly short time.

Examples of usage

  • I'm blasted tired after working all day.
  • The blasted alarm clock didn't go off this morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "blasted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explodido

🇮🇳 विस्फोटित

🇩🇪 zerbombt

🇮🇩 meledak

🇺🇦 вибухнув

🇵🇱 zniszczony

🇯🇵 爆破された

🇫🇷 explosé

🇪🇸 explotado

🇹🇷 patlatılmış

🇰🇷 폭발한

🇸🇦 مُتفجّر

🇨🇿 vybuchlý

🇸🇰 vybuchnutý

🇨🇳 爆炸的

🇸🇮 eksplodiran

🇮🇸 sprengdur

🇰🇿 жарылған

🇬🇪 ექსპლოდირებული

🇦🇿 partlamış

🇲🇽 explotado

Etymology

The word blasted originated from the past participle of the verb 'blast', which comes from Old English 'blǣst'. Originally, it referred to the action of blowing something up or apart with an explosion. Over time, the word evolved to also express strong emotions such as anger or frustration. The informal use of 'blasted' as an intensifier emerged in the early 19th century.

See also: blast, blasting, blasts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,026, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.