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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But he also blasted the regime for its control of the strait.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Fullerton blasted five homers off of Ganesha ace Ava Phillips in its 9-4 semifinal triumph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

My ego soared when a few mornings later, the app said, “Call an architect! Your readiness just blasted through the roof!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

McKechnie stepped up and blasted a powerful strike... against the upper side of the crossbar.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The wind blasted against the windows, making me aware of how suffocating it felt in the room.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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