Damnedest: meaning, definitions and examples
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damnedest
[ หdรฆmdษชst ]
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:
๐ต๐น maldiรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฆเคเคฟเคธเฅเคฎเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Verdammtes
๐ฎ๐ฉ terkutuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะบะปัััั
๐ต๐ฑ przeklฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ๅชใใใ
๐ซ๐ท damnรฉ
๐ช๐ธ maldito
๐น๐ท lanetli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฃผ๋ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ prokletรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prekliaty
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซ่ฏ ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ preklet
๐ฎ๐ธ verรฐr
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lษnษtlษnmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.