damned

[damd]

damned Definition

• 1. condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell
• 2. used 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.

• Example

  I'm so damned tired of this job.

• Example

  The damned car won't start again!

• Example

  She's a damned good cook.

damned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for damned

• cursed
• doomed
• fated
• jinxed
• unlucky

Antonyms for damned

• blessed
• fortunate
• lucky

Phrases with damned

• not give a damn

  to not care at all about something

  Example

  I don't give a damn what he thinks.

• be damned if

  to be determined to do something despite any obstacles or difficulties

  Example

  I'll be damned if I let him get away with that.

• damned if you do, damned if you don't

  a situation where both options have negative consequences

  Example

  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'

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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.