Word
goddamned
Phoneticsgod·damned, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɑdˌdæmd/
UK/ɡˈɒdæmd/
Definition
adj. a very strong way to say something is bad or annoying. It is a very rude word that people use when they are very angry or frustrated.
adj. a highly offensive intensifier used to express extreme frustration or anger. It is a profane form of 'damned' and is typically used in informal or vulgar speech.
Examples
“That goddamned traffic is making me late.”
“I can't believe I forgot my keys again; this goddamned morning is a nightmare.”
“The speaker's goddamned insistence on the same outdated policy eventually wore down the committee, though it took several months of heated debate to reach a consensus.”
Examples
simple
“That goddamned traffic is making me late.”
contextual
“I can't believe I forgot my keys again; this goddamned morning is a nightmare.”
complex
“The speaker's goddamned insistence on the same outdated policy eventually wore down the committee, though it took several months of heated debate to reach a consensus.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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