Synonyms

blasted

American

[blas-tid, blah-stid] / ˈblæs tɪd, ˈblɑ stɪd /

adjective

withered; shriveled; blighted; ruined.
damned; confounded.

This blasted pen leaked all over my shirt.

blasted British

/ ˈblɑːstɪd /

adjective

blighted or withered

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adjective

slang (intensifier)

a blasted idiot

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Other Word Forms

unblasted adjective

Etymology

Origin of blasted

1545–55; blast (v.) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Pyongyang's mission to the United Nations in New York blasted reported plans for a briefing on its alleged violations of sanctions, in a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency.

From Barron's

Senators from both sides of the aisle blasted the investigation.

From Barron's

U.S. troops surrounded the building and, in a famous psychological operation, incessantly blasted rock music to wear him down.

From The Wall Street Journal

He injured his back in the first Test in Perth and was replaced as opener in the second innings by Travis Head who blasted a match-winning century.

From Barron's

Walking into the ring after months of training, he was hit by an assault of noise: The “Rocky” theme song blasted and the crowd roared.

From The Wall Street Journal

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