Darned: meaning, definitions and examples

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darned

 

[ dษ‘rnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

expressing annoyance

The word 'darned' is an informal, often milder, variant of 'damned'. It is used to express annoyance or discontent. This term can also be used to emphasize a point for added effect. For instance, someone might say, 'That darned dog keeps barking!' The usage is prevalent in colloquial speech and often adds a humorous or less confrontational tone.

Synonyms

blasted, cursed, damned

Examples of usage

  • I can't believe that darned car broke down again!
  • She's always making those darned excuses.
  • I lost my darned keys again!

Translations

Translations of the word "darned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maldito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verdammt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkutuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบะปัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeklฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใใฃใŸใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maudit

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 ่ฏฅๆญป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eitraรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา›ัั‹ ะตะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ•แƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™nษ™tlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maldito

Etymology

The word 'darned' originates from the verb 'darn', which means to mend or repair, especially by weaving threads together. This term dates back to the 16th century and is a form of the Middle English 'dernen'. 'Darned' emerged as a euphemism for 'damned', primarily as a way to avoid invoking religious connotations associated with damnation. While 'darn' was initially related to the act of repairing textiles, the transformation of its usage into a mild expletive showcases the evolution of language and societal norms around swearing. Over time, 'darn' became a common alternative in many English-speaking communities, especially among those wishing to soften their language. The use of 'darned' remains popular in everyday speech, particularly in American and British informal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,113, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.