goddamned

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adjective or adverb

god·damned ˈgä(d)-ˈdamd

variants or goddamn or goddam

ˈgä(d)-ˈdam

informal + sometimes offensive

: damned

goddamned

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past tense and past participle of goddamn entry 2

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Adjective or adverb

The whole thing was a goddamned government handout scheme! — Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026 To add insult to injury, Sophie looks like a goddamned princess, my word. — Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026 If only Roman were also a goddamned sous-chef, my life would have been fine. — Eddie Huang, Curbed, 17 Feb. 2026

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First Known Use

Adjective Or Adverb

1816, in the meaning defined above

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“Goddamned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goddamned. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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