What does darnedest mean?
Darnedest means (euphemistic) Damnedest; most amazing, consternating, etc..
Darnedest
/ˈdɑːndɪst/ · adjective
Meaning
(euphemistic) Damnedest; most amazing, consternating, etc..
Definitions by Sense
- (euphemistic) Damnedest; most amazing, consternating, etc.
- (US) Damnedest; one's best effort.
Example Sentences
The darnedest thing happened to me today – I saw a man who I know died ten years ago.
I did my darnedest to stay awake.
Synonyms for darnedest
Antonyms for darnedest
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Word Forms
- darndest
- darnest
- durnedest
- durndest
Usage Notes
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How do you use darnedest in a sentence?
The darnedest thing happened to me today – I saw a man who I know died ten years ago.
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