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damnedest

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Noun — The greatest effort someone is capable of making.

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do your damnedest try your damnedest

Informal; treat like a stronger version of "best."

Etymology

Superlative form of "damned," built the same way "biggest" comes from "big" — damned plus the ending -est.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “damnedest” mean?

The word “damnedest” means the greatest effort someone is capable of making. In plain terms, your absolute best effort — as in "try your damnedest.".

How do you use “damnedest” in a sentence?

Here is “damnedest” used in a sentence: “He did his damnedest to fix the leak before the guests arrived.”

What part of speech is “damnedest”?

“Damnedest” is a noun.

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