damning

damn·ing

adj \ˈda-miŋ\

Definition of DAMNING

1

: bringing damnation <a damning sin>

2

: causing or leading to condemnation or ruin <presented some damning testimony>

— damn·ing·ly \-miŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of DAMNING

1. <a damning flaw in the program cost the company millions of dollars>

First Known Use of DAMNING

1595

Related to DAMNING

Synonyms: calamitous, cataclysmal (or cataclysmic), catastrophic, fatal, destructive, disastrous, fateful, ruinous, unfortunate

Related Words: apocalyptic (also apocalyptical); hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, luckless; adverse, baleful, baneful, damaging, deleterious, detrimental, evil, harmful, hurtful, ill, injurious, noxious, pernicious, prejudicial

Near Antonyms: fluky (also flukey), fortuitous, fortunate, happy, lucky, providential; auspicious, bright, encouraging, fair, golden, heartening, hopeful, optimistic, promising, propitious, rose-colored, rosy, upbeat

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