darnedest

Or darnd·est

[dahrn-dist]

noun

Informal.

1. (used euphemistically) damnedest.

darnedest

/ ˈdɑːndɪst /

noun

1. a euphemistic word for damnedest

Word History and Origins

Origin of darnedest¹

First recorded in 1830–35; darned ¹ ( def. ) + -est ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

"Our approach now, is to do our darnedest to keep bluetongue out of Wales," he said.

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Sure it's discussed and analyzed but there's a perfunctory vibe about it that makes it seem as if it's just another of those "Trump says the darnedest stuff" things.

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People who avoid accountability say the darnedest things.

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Next week, everyone does their darnedest to impress Padma with Indian food.

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The kids do say the darnedest things, but they are also vessels of anxiety and avatars of vulnerability.

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