lambasted

American

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

adjective

having been strongly or severely criticized.

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

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of lambaste.

Etymology

Origin of lambasted

lambaste ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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President Trump last month lambasted the company’s “absolutely horrible” response to the L.A. infernos.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In 2019, he publicly lambasted authorities for their handling of the pro-democracy protests.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Southgate wrote: "I remembered Fabio Capello signing a new contract ahead of the 2010 World Cup and getting lambasted, actually putting the team under more pressure."

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

I took 'em on one at a time as they happened along, and lambasted 'em all over the place.

From The Prodigal Judge by Kester, Vaughan

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