damn

interjection
UK: /dæm/
US: /dæm/

  1. Used to express anger, frustration, or disappointment.

    1. Damn, I forgot my keys again today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Damn it all, I thought I had aced that test, but I didn't. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

blast criticize extremely very curse condemn confound
damn verb

  1. To condemn someone to hell or express strong disapproval of someone or something.

    1. I damn you for your lies tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Critics damned the movie for its poor acting and predictable plot. [ ] [ ]
damn adverb

  1. Used to emphasize a statement or express anger; very.

    1. That was a damn close call yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is a damn good player, but has some issues. [ ] [ ]
damn noun

  1. Used to express that you do not care about something.

    1. I don't give a damn about the rules today. [ ] [ ]
    2. He doesn't give a damn what other people think about his life. [ ] [ ]
damn adjective

  1. Used to describe something or someone that is bad or unpleasant.

    1. It's a damn shame to lose this opportunity. [ ] [ ]
    2. This damn rain has ruined our picnic plans for the day. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "damn" is /dæm/ in British English and /dæm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "damn": blast, criticize, extremely, very, curse, condemn, confound.

Example usage of "damn": "Damn, I forgot my keys again today.". More examples on the page.