darnedest

English

Alternative forms

darndest, darnest, durnedest, durndest

Etymology

From darned +‎ -est.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈdɑːndɪst/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈdɑɹnˌdɪst/

Adjective

darnedest (not comparable)

(euphemistic) Damnedest; most amazing, consternating, etc.
The darnedest thing happened to me today – I saw a man who I know died ten years ago.

Noun

darnedest (uncountable)

(US) Damnedest; one's best effort.
I did my darnedest to stay awake.

Derived terms

do one's darnedest

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