adj
darned
dahnd
Darned (adj) means a softened version of "damned," used to express irritation or emphasis. Example: “Where did I put my darned phone?”
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A softened version of "damned," used to express irritation or emphasis.
"Where did I put my darned phone?"
"That's the darned truth."
How to use darned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mild, family-friendly way of saying "damned," used for emphasis or mild frustration.
When to use it
Informal and considered inoffensive, unlike the word it softens.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- darneder, darnder
- Superlative
- darnedest, darndest
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What does “darned” mean?
The word “darned” means a softened version of "damned," used to express irritation or emphasis. In plain terms, a mild, family-friendly way of saying "damned," used for emphasis or mild frustration.
How do you pronounce “darned”?
“Darned” is pronounced dahnd (/dɑːnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “darned” in a sentence?
Here is “darned” used in a sentence: “Where did I put my darned phone?”
What part of speech is “darned”?
“Darned” is an adjective.
