darned
word
/ˈdɑɹnd/
/dˈɑːnd/
Definition
An informal, mild word used to show annoyance or emphasize something, similar to 'damned'. It is used mainly for emphasis and is not considered offensive.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and mild; less strong than 'damned'. Used in casual conversation, often as an intensifier before nouns or adjectives. Avoid in formal writing. Not offensive, but may sound old-fashioned.
Spanish: maldito - condenado (informal)Portuguese (BR): maldito - danado (informal)Portuguese (PT): maldito (informal) - danado (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 该死的（口语） - 讨厌的（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 該死的（口語） - 討厭的（口語）Hindi: कमबख्त (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: لعين - سخيف (غير رسمي)Bengali: শতবার অভিশপ্ত - দুষ্ট (অনানুষ্ঠানিক)Russian: чёртов - проклятый (неформальное)Japanese: いまいましい（口語） - くそったれな（口語）Vietnamese: chết tiệt (thân mật) - quái quỷ (không trang trọng)Korean: 망할 - 젠장(구어체)Turkish: lanet olası - kahrolası (gayri resmi)Urdu: کمبخت - لعنتی (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: sialan (tidak resmi) - terkutuk (tidak resmi)
Example Sentences
I bought the darned tickets but forgot to bring them!
natural
That darned cat keeps scratching the furniture.
basic
I can't open this darned jar.
basic
This darned weather is ruining my plans.
basic
Did you see where I put that darned remote?
natural
All these darned forms I have to fill out are driving me crazy.
natural