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blasted

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɫæstəd// UK //blˈɑːstɪd// blast·ed Informal Slang

v. very bad, annoying, or unfortunate. You use this word to complain about something in a strong, informal way.

v. extremely unpleasant, unfortunate, or annoying. Informal register; often used as an intensifier before a noun to express frustration or emphasis.


SIMPLE

The weather was blasted today.

CONTEXTUAL

We missed the train because of blasted traffic on the highway.

COMPLEX

The blasted machine jammed again, ruining our entire production schedule for the afternoon.

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