Blasted Meaning in English

word · lemma: blast

US

/ˈbɫæstəd/

BLA-stuhd

UK

/blˈɑːstɪd/

BLAHS-tid

Definition

'Blasted' can mean something that has been destroyed by an explosion, or, informally, it can be used as a mild swear word to show frustration with someone or something.

Usage & Nuances

As a past participle, mainly used in passive voice ('blasted building'). As an informal exclamation, common in UK English but somewhat old-fashioned or humorous; similar to 'damned' but less strong.

• Spanish: explosionado - maldito (coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): explodido - maldito (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): explodido - maldito (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 被炸的 - 该死的 (口语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 被炸的 - 該死的 (口語)
• Hindi: उड़ा हुआ - कमबख्त (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: منفجر - ملعون (عامية)
• Bengali: উড়িয়ে দেওয়া - ঝামেলাপূর্ণ
• Russian: взорванный - проклятый
• Japanese: 吹き飛ばされた - いまいましい
• Vietnamese: bị nổ tung - chết tiệt
• Korean: 폭파된 - 지긋지긋한
• Turkish: patlatılmış - lanet olası
• Urdu: اڑا ہوا - منحوس
• Indonesian: diledakkan - sialan

Example Sentences

The old factory was blasted to the ground.

basic

He was angry at the blasted computer for not working.

basic

The mountain was blasted to build a new road.

basic

I can't find my blasted keys anywhere!

natural

Only the blasted shell of the building remained after the fire.

natural

Turn off that blasted alarm already!

natural