Meaning & Definition of Damned in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment.

  Example Sentence: The damned souls were said to wander the abyss.

• Definition: Used to emphasize something that is frustrating or undesirable.

  Example Sentence: Why did you have to make that damned mistake?

• Definition: Deserving of condemnation or disapproval.

  Example Sentence: His damned arrogance caused him to lose friends.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from the Old French 'damner', from Latin 'damnare', meaning 'to condemn'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• damned if you do, damned if you don't: A situation where you will face criticism no matter what choice you make.
• the damned: A term used to refer to those condemned to hell.
• damned good: Something that is exceptionally good.

Translations

• Spanish: maldito

• French: damné

• German: verdammt

• Russian: проклятый

Related Words

• damnation: The act of accusing or condemning someone to punishment.

• damning: Expressing strong disapproval.

• damn: To condemn or declare to be bad.

Slang Meanings of damned

• Meaning: Used for emphasis in frustration.

  Example Sentence: That damned thing won't start!

• Meaning: Expresses annoyance or irritation.

  Example Sentence: I can't believe I have to deal with this damned mess.