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

Fennell couldn’t alter the nature of Heathcliff and Cathy’s relationship without being lambasted, but del Toro could make his Creature into an immortal, regenerating super-monster and remain acclaimed.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 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

He watched a speech she delivered in the Guildhall which he later lambasted as being "imbalanced" and "one-sided."

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Accordingly we encouraged and urged, tugged and lambasted, with a right good will, but all to no effect.

From Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)