# goddamned

/ˈɡɑdˌdæmd/ (US) · /ɡˈɒdæmd/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/goddamned
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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- The speaker's goddamned insistence on the same outdated policy eventually wore down the committee, though it took several months of heated debate to reach a consensus.

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