😠 Annoying or strong 😤 Mild exclamation

doggoned

9.2

A short word people say to show mild anger, surprise, or frustration

interjection
/ˈdɔɡənd/

Archaic

: maldito

Doggoned! I forgot to bring my wallet to the store.

Examples

Well, doggoned, that was a close call on the highway.
Doggoned, I can't believe we lost the game in the last minute.
I can't believe that doggoned car broke down again!
That was a doggoned good meal!
Doggoned! I can't believe we missed the concert again.
Well, doggoned, that was unexpected news about the promotion.
Doggoned, I really thought we would win the match this time.

Synonyms

for fuck's sake

vsdoggoned

Offensive

33 9.9

A very rude phrase people say to show strong anger or annoyance

is milder and nonvulgar while still showing annoyance or surprise

darned

vsdoggoned

Informal

27 7.4

An informal word that makes a feeling stronger, for example very tired

is similar but more commonly used to show surprise as well

drat

vsdoggoned

Informal

7 9.5

A short spoken word people use to show mild annoyance or disappointment

expresses the same mild feeling but also covers surprise strongly

doggone

vsdoggoned

Informal

4 9.4

A short exclamation that shows annoyance or disappointment

expresses similar feelings but highlights surprise as well as frustration

gawd

vsdoggoned

Slang

4 9.9

A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance

is similar but leans more toward expressing surprise with mild irritation

dratted

vsdoggoned

Archaic

1 8.6

A mild word people use to show they are annoyed about something

is like this but also commonly signals surprise or emphasis

jiggered

vsdoggoned

Archaic

1 9.9

Feeling very surprised by something unexpected

is broader, also covering mild annoyance and frustration besides surprise

danged

vsdoggoned

Informal

1 9.0

A short word people say to show mild anger, surprise, or frustration

is much the same but often stresses surprise alongside annoyance

consarned

vsdoggoned

Archaic

9.9

Showing mild anger about a person or thing

shares mildness but is used also to signal surprise or emphasis

durned

vsdoggoned

Informal

9.9

A short word said to show surprise or mild anger

is similar in mildness but tends to stress frustration and surprise alike

bejeezus

vsdoggoned

Informal

9.9

A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance

is milder and less focused on shock, adding casual surprise and irritation

wuff

vsdoggoned

Informal

9.9

A playful hello that sounds like a soft dog bark

is a mild exclamation aimed at annoyance, surprise, or frustration rather than play

Antonyms

calm

735 1.0

Not showing strong feelings and being very still

unbothered

Informal

1 4.8

Not feeling worried or upset by something

How Annoyed

damn

NSFW

∞ 6.7

doggoned

Archaic

9.2

darn

Informal

62 6.7

Surface Forms

doggoned main

Etymology

Doggoned as an exclamation comes from the same idea of using dog as a softer oath instead of 'God' or 'damned'. A helpful way to remember it is that it is a short, old-fashioned 'damned!' people say alone to show surprise or frustration.