Definition of damnednext

damned

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adverb

damned

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verb

past tense of damn
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of damned
Adjective
Hurt headliner be damned, Calhoun’s crew still has a chance with its patented triple-option. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 At a time when so many of us were trying our damnedest to avoid the draft, Oliver was an idealistic dreamer whose desire for adventure led him to enlist in the army. — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Adverb
To take just one example from many hundreds, consider this conical, solid brass paperweight from minimalist Swedish firm Les Few, which will weigh down your expense reports and look damned good doing it. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 This is typically where everyone’s hindsight becomes so damned good. — Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Verb
In relation to superstars, officials can be damned either way. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 19 June 2026 He was subsequently hailed by many northern abolitionists as a martyr and damned by many southerners as an insurrectionist intent on destroying the institution of slavery. — Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for damned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damned
Adjective
  • The grand reveal of the MTPeak One-All managed to grab the spotlight with its looks, performance and sheer quality.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Even beyond lyrics, the sheer tone of a voice can communicate emotion so differently.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Perhaps the biggest and most motivating truth is that prices are too damn high, which comes with the corollary that Trump has no one to blame for this but himself.
    — Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Because the rent is so damn high, there was real money to be made.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • One social media post suggested Buckeyes staff members may have cursed at Riley’s wife and children, triggering the coach’s reaction directed toward Bjork.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The family had a different version of the incident, alleging that Lawhorn repeatedly cursed at Rusher.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Black’s lawyers have repeatedly denounced the Oversight Committee’s pursuit of the former head of a private equity firm as an abuse of congressional power.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Band member Hanni Pham nonetheless denounced ADOR for its treatment of her and her bandmates in a 2024 testimony to the Korean Parliament.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Au Kam San, a Macao pro-democracy former lawmaker, was sentenced to 12½ years in prison after a closed-door trial that raised concerns about fairness in the Chinese casino hub's first national security case since the law was enacted in 2009.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Volarvich and Topete were sentenced to death in 2008 and 2012, respectively.
    — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • An underappreciated and entirely pleasing aspect of the Republicans’ demolishment on Tuesday was the utter failure of their attempt to preserve a GOP House majority through outlandish gerrymandering.
    — Robert Gebelhoff, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The film became such a cultural phenomenon that its title is now practically synonymous with parties that descend into utter chaos.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • How Cube Steak Is Used and Cooked Cube steak is extremely versatile.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • California has gotten extremely soft on accountability with youth.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Stevens condemned the ad as antisemitic and demanded that El-Sayed disavow it.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Qatar's foreign ministry condemned the attack and said authorities were investigating.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Damned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damned. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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