To express strong anger or disapproval towards someone or something. Often used to condemn or curse.
I goddamn him for what he did.
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He goddamned the government for its incompetence in handling the crisis situation.
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goddamnadjective
Extremely bad or unpleasant; used to express strong dislike or disapproval.
This is a goddamn mess!
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The goddamn traffic made me late for my very important appointment this morning.
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goddamnadverb
Used to emphasize a statement or express strong feeling.
That's a goddamn lie!
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He goddamn well better be on time, or he will face the serious consequences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The phonetic transcription of "goddamn" is /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ in British English and /ˌɡɑːdˈdæm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
Synonyms for "goddamn": cursed, damn, damned.
Example usage of "goddamn": "Goddamn, I forgot my keys again!". More examples on the page.