adj
darned
dahnd
adj
1
A softened version of "damned," used to express irritation or emphasis.
"Where did I put my darned phone?"
"That's the darned truth."
How to Use Darned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mild, family-friendly way of saying "damned," used for emphasis or mild frustration.
When to use it
Informal and considered inoffensive, unlike the word it softens.
Word Forms
darneder comparative, darnder comparative, darnedest superlative, darndest superlative
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