Damnedest: meaning, definitions and examples

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damnedest

 

[ หˆdรฆmdษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

superlative degree

The term 'damnedest' is often used informally to refer to the most intense or extreme degree of something, often in expressions of frustration or emphasis. It is frequently used in phrases such as 'the damnedest thing' to highlight something surprising or remarkable.

Synonyms

most extreme, most remarkable, most unusual.

Examples of usage

  • That was the damnedest concert I've ever attended.
  • He pulled off the damnedest stunt I could imagine.
  • I can't believe he said the damnedest thing in the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "damnedest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maldiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเค•เคฟเคธเฅเคฎเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verdammtes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkutuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบะปัั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeklฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ชใ‚ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท damnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maldito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lanetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์ฃผ๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุนูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prokletรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekliaty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ่ฏ…ๅ’’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verรฐr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€า“ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™nษ™tlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maldito

Etymology

The word 'damnedest' derives from the adjective 'damned,' which itself originates from the Old English 'demnian,' meaning 'to judge' or 'to condemn.' Over time, 'damn' evolved in usage, capturing emotional and moral judgments. The suffix '-est' is commonly used in English to form the superlative form of adjectives, indicating the extreme degree of the quality described. As a result, 'damnedest' emerged as a colloquial expression in the 19th century, particularly in American English, used to express surprise, astonishment, or frustration. Its informal nature has made it a popular choice in spoken language, while its potential to offend has led to occasional debates on appropriateness in formal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,700 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.