lambasted

American  

[lam-bey-stid, -ba-] / læmˈbeɪ stɪd, -ˈbæ- /

adjective

1. having been strongly or severely criticized.

   Unfortunately, a very weak script and lackluster direction resulted in a critically lambasted film and poor box office.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of lambaste.

Etymology

Origin of lambasted

lambaste ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

He has drawn allegations of corruption—which he has denied—and been lambasted for allegedly amassing personal wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

In 2011, Acuña was one of many authors who saw their works lambasted by then-Arizona Atty.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Several esteemed opera houses, ballet companies and artists working within these spaces publicly lambasted Chalamet’s comments.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Hassett lambasted both the paper and its authors a day later, calling it the “worst paper” he’s ever seen in the history of the Federal Reserve system during an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

You see, after you left, I got playing with the kids and they squeezed snow down my neck and I lambasted them and we had a grand lark.

From The Shadow by Ovington, Mary White