Damnable: meaning, definitions and examples

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damnable

 

[ หˆdรฆmnษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

expressing anger

The term 'damnable' is used to express strong disapproval or condemnation of something or someone. It often conveys a sense of anger, disdain, or moral outrage. In literature and speech, it can be used to critique immoral actions or heinous behavior. For instance, one might describe a profoundly unethical act as damnable due to its grievous nature.

Synonyms

abominable, cursed, objectionable, reprehensible

Examples of usage

  • His damnable actions were condemned by the community.
  • She referred to the scandal as a damnable betrayal.
  • The damnable treatment of the innocent sparked outrage.
  • He faced damnable accusations of fraud.

Translations

Translations of the word "damnable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maldito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคชเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verdammt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkutuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบะปัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeklฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ชใ‚ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท damnable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maldicho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lanetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์ฃผ๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุนูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prokletรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekliaty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ่ฏ…ๅ’’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kallandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพะบะปัั‚ั‹ะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™nษ™tlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maldito

Word origin

The word 'damnable' originates from the Late Latin term 'damnabilis', which means 'that can be damned'. This, in turn, comes from 'damnare', meaning 'to condemn' or 'to inflict loss or suffering'. The prefix 'damn-' is linked with the notion of punishment and the eternal consequences of wrongdoing. In English, the word has been in use since the 14th century, reflecting a strong moral judgment and expressing outrage against actions deemed morally reprehensible. Over centuries, 'damnable' has found its place in both religious and secular discussions regarding ethics and morality. Its usage often highlights societal values and the underlying principles of right and wrong.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,915, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.