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darned

/dɑːnd/

Meanings
  • Adjective or Adverb

    Used to express disappointment, disapproval, or frustration.

    - "I was darned disappointed with the service."
    - "He played a darned good game of chess."

Synonyms

damn , dang
Rhymes
Words rhyming with darned
arned , marned , marned
Variants
List of all variants of darned that leads to same result
darn , darned , darner , darners , darning , darns , durn , durned , durning , durns , I'll be darned , darned if
Etymology
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Originally meant 'damned' or 'condemned'. Over time, the meaning evolved to expressing strong disapproval or disappointment.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'darned' is often used interchangeably with 'blasted' or 'confounded'.

  2. The origin of 'darned' being 'damned' can be seen in its original meaning of expressing strong disapproval or disappointment.


Related Concepts
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  1. Frustration: A strong feeling of displeasure and inability to act due to obstacles.

  2. Disappointment: The feeling of being disappointed, often due to unmet expectations.


Culture
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In literature, 'darned' is often used to add emphasis or color to the language. It has been used in various forms of art and music as well.

How to Memorize "darned"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a situation where you're feeling frustrated or disappointed and use the word 'darned' to express that emotion.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'darned' with feelings of frustration, disappointment, or disapproval.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Disappointed? Darn it!' to remember the meaning of 'darned'.


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