Goddamning: meaning, definitions and examples
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goddamning
[ ɡɒdˈdæmɪŋ ]
intense disapproval
The term 'goddamning' is used to express extreme anger or condemnation towards someone or something. It conveys a sense of fierce criticism or outrage that often reflects deep personal or moral beliefs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The goddamning remarks directed at the politician were loud and clear.
- His goddamning attitude towards the injustice was evident during the protest.
- She couldn't help but feel a goddamning frustration with the system.
Translations
Translations of the word "goddamning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amaldiçoando
🇮🇳 ईश्वर का शाप देना
🇩🇪 verdammt
🇮🇩 mengutuk
🇺🇦 прокляття
🇵🇱 przekleństwo
🇯🇵 呪い
🇫🇷 malédiction
🇪🇸 maldición
🇹🇷 lanet
🇰🇷 저주
🇸🇦 لعنة
🇨🇿 prokletí
🇸🇰 prekliatie
🇨🇳 诅咒
🇸🇮 prekletstvo
🇮🇸 bölvun
🇰🇿 қарғыс
🇬🇪 წყევლა
🇦🇿 lənət
🇲🇽 maldición
Etymology
The word 'goddamning' originates from the combination of 'God' and 'damn', which expresses the act of invoking God's condemnation on someone or something. The use of 'damn' dates back to the Middle English period, derived from the Old French 'damner' and Latin 'damnare', meaning to condemn or inflict loss. 'God' in this context signifies a powerful entity whose judgment is considered ultimate. Over time, it transitioned into a more colloquial expression to signify extreme disapproval, often employed to amplify anger or frustration. 'Goddamning' has been used in literature and conversation to convey strong emotional responses, indicative of cultural attitudes toward moral standing and accountability.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,776, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.