damnedest
word
Definition
'Damnedest' is used informally to mean someone's maximum effort ('do your damnedest'), or something extremely strange, surprising, or remarkable ('the damnedest thing').
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and slightly old-fashioned. Most common in phrases like 'do your damnedest' (give your best effort) and 'the damnedest thing' (very surprising). The word can sound humorous or emphatic but may be considered mildly vulgar. Avoid in very formal settings.
Example Sentences
He did his damnedest to finish the project on time.
basic
That's the damnedest thing I've ever seen.
basic
You have to see it—it’s the damnedest thing ever!
natural
She tried her damnedest to help me.
basic
I'll do my damnedest to make it to your party.
natural
It was the damnedest coincidence that we met there.
natural