darnedest

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From darned +‎ -est.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɑːndɪst/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɑɹnˌdɪst/
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Adjective

darnedest (not comparable)

  1. (euphemistic) Damnedest; most amazing, consternating, etc.
    The darnedest thing happened to me today – I saw a man who I know died ten years ago.

Noun

darnedest (uncountable)

  1. (US) Damnedest; one's best effort.
    I did my darnedest to stay awake.

Derived terms

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