goddamn

The word “goddamn” means an exclamation used to express anger, shock, frustration, or strong excitement. In plain terms, a forceful swear word used either as an outburst on its own or as an intensifier before a noun, similar to "damn" but stronger.

“Goddamn” is pronounced god-DAM (/ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ in IPA).

Here is “goddamn” used in a sentence: “Goddamn, that was a close call!”

Words with a similar meaning to “goddamn” include godsdamn, goddamned, gorram, dadgum, goldarn and goshdarn.

Depending on how it is used, “goddamn” can be an intj and an adjective.

“Goddamn” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Goddamn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an exclamation used to express anger, shock, frustration, or strong excitement.

Yes, many people consider 'goddamn' offensive because it pairs a religious reference with a curse, and it can be read as both blasphemous and vulgar. It is generally avoided in formal, professional, or polite settings, where milder substitutes are preferred.

The two are closely related forms used as intensifiers showing annoyance. 'Goddamned' is the participle-style spelling and is sometimes felt to be slightly stronger, while 'goddamn' is more common directly before a noun, as in 'the goddamn car'.

Avoid 'goddamn' in formal writing, professional communication, and any setting where religious language may cause offense. Milder alternatives such as 'darn', 'blasted', or 'doggone' are safer choices in polite company.

Yes. As an interjection it stands alone to express anger, shock, or frustration, while as an adjective it is placed before a noun purely for emphasis, usually signaling annoyance, as in 'the goddamn thing won't start'.