damned

adjective

Godforsaken.

Variant of profane damn, used to express contempt, exasperation, etc. towards someone or something.

Ellipsis of I'll be damned.

adverb

(mildly vulgar) Very.

Roots

damnumdamn- · Latin · loss, harm

Synonyms for damned

goddamnedadj cursedadj infernaladj blastedadj damnableadj accursedadj doomedn doggoneadj unredeemedadj bloodyadj

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Where does damned come from?

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