blamed

American

[bleymd] / bleɪmd /

adjective

confounded.

The blamed car won't start.

adverb

confoundedly; excessively.

It's blamed cold out tonight.

blamed British

/ bleɪmd /

adjective

a euphemistic word for damned damned

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Other Word Forms

unblamed

adjective

Etymology

Origin of blamed

First recorded in 1825–35; blame + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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The UAE has blamed Iran and Iraq-based groups which Tehran backs for attacks across the Gulf, but it has so far refrained from officially accusing anyone for Sunday's incident.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Some half-a-dozen foreign tourists that the BBC spoke to also blamed longer and more cumbersome visa procedures and a hike in the five-year visa fees for the decline in visitor numbers.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Then he blamed the U.S. military’s culture for his decision to be tattooed with a “Totenkopf.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Najib's defense lawyers blamed Low and dubbed him the mastermind of the scheme.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Tal's spotty play was blamed on the fact that he wasn’t feeling well.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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