What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
goddamned
Example
I am so goddamned tired of this traffic. [goddamned: adjective]
Example
He cursed the goddamned machine for breaking down again. [goddamned: adjective]
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The town was destroyed by a goddamned tornado. [goddamned: adjective]
damned
Example
I am so damned tired of this traffic. [damned: adjective]
Example
He cursed the damned machine for breaking down again. [damned: adjective]
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The town was destroyed by a damned tornado. [damned: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Damned is more commonly used than goddamned in everyday language. Damned is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while goddamned is less common and more informal, often used in more extreme situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between goddamned and damned?
Neither goddamned nor damned are considered formal words, but damned is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
