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goddamned

Goddamned (adj) means Cursed or condemned, in the literal religious sense of having incurred God's damnation. Example: “The old sermon warned of the goddamned souls left to wander forever.”

adj

Cursed or condemned, in the literal religious sense of having incurred God's damnation.

"The old sermon warned of the goddamned souls left to wander forever."

Used informally before a noun purely for emphasis, usually to show irritation.

"I can never find the goddamned remote when I need it."

How to use goddamned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "condemned by God" in a literal, old-fashioned sense, or — far more often today — just a swear word used for emphasis, similar to "goddamn."

When to use it

The emphasis sense is casual profanity; keep it out of formal contexts.

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Rhymes for goddamned

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Frequently asked questions

What does “goddamned” mean?

The word “goddamned” means cursed or condemned, in the literal religious sense of having incurred God's damnation. In plain terms, either "condemned by God" in a literal, old-fashioned sense, or — far more often today — just a swear word used for emphasis, similar to "goddamn.".

How do you use “goddamned” in a sentence?

Here is “goddamned” used in a sentence: “The old sermon warned of the goddamned souls left to wander forever.”

What part of speech is “goddamned”?

“Goddamned” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “goddamned” have?

“Goddamned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cursed or condemned, in the literal religious sense of having incurred God's damnation.