damn 1 of 4

Definition of damnnext

damn

2 of 4

adverb

damn

3 of 4

noun

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of damn
Adjective
These damn streets, they aren’t made for walking or living or trash collection or traffic or bicycles or romantic walks or rollerblading or traffic jogs. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 Or leave the community that’s so often iced them to clean up their own damn mess this time? — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Adverb
The reason the rent is too damn high is because Wall Street is counting on it. — Anisha Steephen, Time, 21 July 2026 Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Noun
Drop some of the races on tracks no one gives a damn about and showcase the old school tracks, Bristol, Talladega and Daytona get three races a season. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 Volcanoes, like stars and tides and changing seasons, don’t give a damn. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The loss ended up being doubly damning, because the Diamondbacks scored five runs in the final two innings and walked off the Cubs 5-4 to gain a game in the standings. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 One damning part of the plan involved a potential future role for Infantino in the investment fund. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for damn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damn
Adjective
  • Known as the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site, the place gets its name from English buccaneer-cum-naturalist William Dampier, who was overcome by the bay’s sheer abundance and the size of the marine predators during a visit in 1699.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Through the sheer force of his will and his brilliant comedic timing, Bratton was elevated to a cast member by the second season.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The Rolling Stones, down to two original members, have released their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, and most of it is pretty damned good.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026
  • But Cleveland State was, in fact, a damned good basketball team, as were most of the double-digit seed winners in NCAA Tournament history.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • His adoration, here as in all things natural, is infectious, although the birds themselves care not a whit for him, and isn’t that part of the wonder, the fun?
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
  • An unconventional structure or new approach bothers them not a whit.
    — Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Verb
  • In New York, the son of the league's former supervisor of officials was captured on television apparently cursing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As the polit evolved, the group removed Sanon from text messages and even cursed him out.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Mac Haddow of the American Kratom Association has applauded the DEA’s 7-OH ban but has also blamed irresponsible consumers for any deaths caused by natural kratom use.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Deadly boating tragedies are common in the central African country, where late-night travel and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Caleb Flynn, a pastor who competed on American Idol season 12, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, AP News reports.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Zhang pleaded no contest to conspiring to commit pimping and was sentenced to two years’ probation.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s a wonderful fraction of a second when the Villa fans in the Holte End have to adjust from impending despair to utter joy.
    — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Fall in Europe brings with it brisk temperatures that make sightseeing an utter joy, thinner crowds that leave room for locals, and an opportunity to experience cities in their most authentic light.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The hotel is very grown up, and therefore not exactly relaxing with very young kids (or, at least, not with my kid)—although children are not discouraged.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Thirteen are rated at very high risk or in default, and 23 have no rating from the big agencies, which cuts them from international bond markets.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Damn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damn. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!