as in cursed
deserving of one's condemnation or displeasure
this freaking assignment is such a pain in the neck
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of freaking
There’s gonna be some comedy at the beginning and then there’s gonna be freaking reggaeton!
—
Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
That itself should be a freaking movie.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
How many people complained about this freaking sign to where a company like Nike felt compelled to take it down?
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
For context, a McLaren 765LT supercar only beats that by two feet, and that has a freaking air brake.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Travis hasn’t hit a freaking golf ball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
More than anything, though, Jessie is someone who clearly just really freaking loves to crosscountry ski.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
My freaking customers are now fans.
—Ana Colón, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
That itself should be a freaking movie.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
How many people complained about this freaking sign to where a company like Nike felt compelled to take it down?
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
For context, a McLaren 765LT supercar only beats that by two feet, and that has a freaking air brake.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Travis hasn’t hit a freaking golf ball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
More than anything, though, Jessie is someone who clearly just really freaking loves to crosscountry ski.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
My freaking customers are now fans.
—Ana Colón, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaking
Adjective
-
Feld debuted in West Town at what seemed to be a cursed space in June 2024.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
-
After witnessing so much destruction, Bear locks himself in the bathroom and tries to end the cursed wish by killing himself.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
-
With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.—
Rebecca Leib,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Each earbud is made from polished aluminum and housed in a pearl-blasted charging case made from natural aluminum.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Mayor and Governor are terrible.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
-
From scandals, to corny tactics and platforms, to terrible analysis, this gubernatorial race has been a contest to forget.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Adjective
-
Some predict ‘awful consequences’ However, the US has its own specialized network of hospitals that are highly equipped to treat Ebola patients that some experts say would be much better utilized.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
-
Lean says the experience had an awful effect on him, filling him with shame and a reluctance to direct again.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Adjective
-
Kristal was the great love of his life (and a darn good con woman).—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Most of all, Gates proclaimed time and time again just how darn special Huntington Beach is.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
All your dang eggs in one basket.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
-
Quebec teams were no dang good.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Freaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaking. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
