damned Definition
- 1condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell
- 2used to express anger or frustration
Using damned: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "damned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was afraid of going to hell and being damned for all eternity.
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I'm so damned tired of this job.
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The damned car won't start again!
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She's a damned good cook.
damned Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with damned
Example
I don't give a damn what he thinks.
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I'll be damned if I let him get away with that.
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If I tell the truth, I'll get in trouble. If I lie, I'll feel guilty. It's a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation.
Origins of damned
from Old English 'gedamnod', meaning 'condemned'
Summary: damned in Brief
The term 'damned' [damd] is an adjective that has two main meanings. The first refers to being condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell. The second is used to express anger or frustration. Examples include 'He was afraid of going to hell and being damned for all eternity.' and 'I'm so damned tired of this job.' Phrases like 'not give a damn' and 'be damned if' are also common.