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adjective

Definition of damnnext
as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions that dilapidated house is a damn eyesore and should be torn down

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damn

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adverb

as in damned
to a great degree told her she'd never get married because she was too damn picky

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damn

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noun

as in whit
the smallest amount or part imaginable I don't want to hear about your problems—I just don't give a damn

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damn

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verb

ˈdam How to pronounce damn (audio)
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as in to curse
to use profane or obscene language at or about damned the car for once again breaking down

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2
as in to blame
to declare to be morally wrong or evil a heresy that was quickly damned by a hastily called church council

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3
as in to sentence
to impose a judicial punishment on damned him to life in prison without the possibility of parole

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Recent Examples of damn
Adjective
These damn streets, they aren’t made for walking or living or trash collection or traffic or bicycles or romantic walks or rollerblading or traffic jogs. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 Or leave the community that’s so often iced them to clean up their own damn mess this time? — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Adverb
This sucker is super small and lightweight, clips on in a second, and feels damn close to the original inputs. — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026 The reason the rent is too damn high is because Wall Street is counting on it. — Anisha Steephen, Time, 21 July 2026
Noun
Drop some of the races on tracks no one gives a damn about and showcase the old school tracks, Bristol, Talladega and Daytona get three races a season. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 Volcanoes, like stars and tides and changing seasons, don’t give a damn. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The loss ended up being doubly damning, because the Diamondbacks scored five runs in the final two innings and walked off the Cubs 5-4 to gain a game in the standings. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 One damning part of the plan involved a potential future role for Infantino in the investment fund. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for damn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damn
  1. sheer
  2. damned
  3. whit
  4. curse
  5. blame
  6. sentence
  7. utter
  8. very
Adjective
  • Meaning while its performance numbers may not draw in huge crowds, its sheer exclusivity might just do the trick.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The light turquoise gown was crafted from sheer fabric with floral embroidery throughout the design.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheer
Adverb
  • The Rolling Stones, down to two original members, have released their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, and most of it is pretty damned good.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026
  • But Cleveland State was, in fact, a damned good basketball team, as were most of the double-digit seed winners in NCAA Tournament history.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of damned
Noun
  • In art, as in life, the messy materiality of flesh fazes me not one whit.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • His adoration, here as in all things natural, is infectious, although the birds themselves care not a whit for him, and isn’t that part of the wonder, the fun?
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Definition of whit
Verb
  • And, in a representative bid of concern, the coaches are cursing in their news conferences.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The drunk-and-disorderly charge is linked to a December incident, in which Minton is accused of shouting and cursing at patrons of a tattoo studio in Hickory, court records show.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of curse
Verb
  • Analysts blame the brand’s reliance on Chuck Taylors and question whether Nike might sell it, though Nike says Converse remains an important part of its portfolio.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Macron acknowledged legitimate concerns of the protesters, while blaming the far left for the violence.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of blame
Verb
  • Kelly Elizabeth Shea pleaded guilty to misdemeanor obstruction of justice in a plea deal Wednesday afternoon, and a judge sentenced her to a year of probation and community service.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Deller was found guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday after the jury deliberated for over an hour and was sentenced to life in prison.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sentence
Adjective
  • Popular at American Chinese or Cajun-style Chinese restaurants, the sticky-sweet chicken is the utter definition of delicious, luring weary shoppers into food courts to find refuge from the bubblegum pink sweatpants and ripped denim.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a wonderful fraction of a second when the Villa fans in the Holte End have to adjust from impending despair to utter joy.
    — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of utter
Adverb
  • And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.
    — STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Dolphins’ attendance has dropped significantly so far this season, albeit in a very limited sample size.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Damn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damn. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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