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goddamn

goddamn

659 9.2
Shows strong anger, annoyance, or surprise in rude informal speech
  • adjective
  • /ɡɑːdˈdæm/
  • Offensive
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  • If this was such a goddamn serious business, what was she doing there?

That's why all we get is goddamn Alfredo.

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Examples

  • It's an absolute goddamn nightmare using this.

  • Then do something about the goddamn music!

  • I cannot stand the goddamn character design in those games.

  • For us, it's just one more goddamn thing that we have to take care of.

  • The water here is so goddamn beautiful.

  • The drug war is really goddamn stupid, OK?

  • And Harry was late to the goddamn interview because why?

  • I'm so goddamn proud of you.

  • We're in the middle of a goddamn war zone, and you're worried about doing the right thing.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • I can't believe you forgot my birthday; it's a goddamn shame!

Synonyms

fucking
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude strong word people use to show anger or surprise

uses the same strong vulgar emphasis but with a different swear root
damn
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
6.7

Said to show anger, surprise or annoyance

is stronger and uses a more intense vulgarity in emotion
what the hell
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
347 8.9

An angry or surprised question showing you do not believe something

is harsher and more vulgar than this less offensive phrase
damned
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
300 5.6

Said to make something sound very strong

is mainly an independent exclamation, not an attributive intensifier
heck
vsgoddamn
  • Informal
139 7.4

A short mild word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or strong feeling

is much more vulgar and forceful than this mild alternative
goddamned
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
121 9.9

Shows strong anger or annoyance in a rude way

is similar but may differ slightly in formality or spelling
goddammit
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
50 9.9

A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated

is the same idea but differs by informal spelling
for fuck's sake
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
33 9.9

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

is similar but usually stands as a short single-word outburst
darned
vsgoddamn
  • Informal
27 7.4

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

is more vulgar and forceful than this mild substitute
holy shit
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
26 9.9

A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked

is similar but tends to signal anger rather than excitement
darn it
vsgoddamn
  • Informal
17 8.4

A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed

is harsher and more vulgar than this mild phrase
damnit
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
15 8.4

A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated

is stronger and more offensive than this milder informal exclamation
infernal
vsgoddamn
  • Informal
14 7.4

Used before a noun to show strong anger or annoyance

is primarily an independent exclamation, not a pre-nominal modifier
fucking hell
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
14 9.9

A strong rude shout people use when they feel very angry or shocked

is similar but functions as a multiword emotional phrase
goddam
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
9 9.9

Adds strong anger or surprise to what you say

is the same meaning but is a shorter variant in writing
friggin
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
6 9.1

To show strong anger, surprise, or emphasis

is harsher and more vulgar than this mild intensifier
gawd
vsgoddamn
  • Slang
4 9.9

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

is stronger and more offensive than this mild exclamation
fucking shit
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
4 9.9

A rude phrase people say to show strong anger when things go wrong

is a single-word exclamation rather than a multiword complaint
freakin
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
4 9.9

A short cry people say to show surprise or anger

is stronger and more vulgar in force
holy crap
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
3 9.6

To say when you are very surprised or shocked

is more vulgar and harsher in emotional force than this phrase
fucken
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A rude strong word said to show anger or surprise

is similar but differs mainly in spelling and pronunciation
goddamnit
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
1 9.9

People say a strong angry word when they feel very annoyed

is the same meaning but differs in spelling or form
muthafucka
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A very rude exclamation showing strong anger or surprise

shares high vulgarity but often targets a person as an insult
fricking
vsgoddamn
  • Slang
1 9.7

Say to show anger, surprise, or frustration

is harsher and more vulgar than this softened substitute
effin
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
1 9.9

An exclamation that shows strong anger or surprise as a mild swear

is more vulgar and explicit than this euphemistic form
deuced
vsgoddamn
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A word people say before an adjective to show strong annoyance or emphasis

is more vulgar and modern than this dated intensifier
fuckity fuck
vsgoddamn
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude phrase people say to show strong anger or frustration

is similar but is shorter and less wordy in form
goldamned
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
9.9

People say this to show annoyance or strong feeling

is harsher and more vulgar than this milder substitute
blamed
vsgoddamn
  • UK
8.2

Put before a noun to show strong annoyance

is typically used alone as an exclamation, not a pre-nominal modifier
bejeezus
vsgoddamn
  • Informal
9.9

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

is more vulgar and harsher than this milder informal exclamation
to OMG
vsgoddamn
  • Slang
8.3

To say or write a short exclamation to show surprise

is more vulgar and direct when showing anger or shock
what the cuss
vsgoddamn
  • Informal
9.9

A short angry or surprised shout used instead of a rude word

is more vulgar and direct than this softened euphemistic phrase
frickin
vsgoddamn
  • Slang
9.9

A word people use to show strong feeling without rude words

is rougher and more offensive than this softened intensifier
frick
vsgoddamn
  • Slang
9.9

A mild bad word people say to show anger or surprise

is more vulgar and forceful than this mild slang substitute
frigging
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
9.6

A short angry word people say to show annoyance

is more offensive and vulgar than this informal exclamation
frig
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
9.9

A short angry or surprised word people say when something goes wrong

is stronger and more vulgar than this softened interjection
effing
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
9.9

To make what you say sound stronger, like a mild swear

is cruder and more offensive than this softened intensifier
frack
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
9.9

A short angry or surprised cry used instead of a strong bad word

is more vulgar and harsher than this mild substitution
fecking
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
9.9

A short word people say to show surprise, anger, or annoyance

is stronger and more offensive than this informal exclamation
feh
vsgoddamn
  • Informal
9.9

A short sound used to show dislike and to dismiss an idea or person

is more vulgar and intense in anger or surprise than this sound
blasted
vsgoddamn
  • Archaic
7.4

A mild rude word that you put before a noun to show annoyance

is a stronger standalone exclamation rather than a pre-nominal intensifier
consarned
vsgoddamn
  • Archaic
9.9

An old mild word people say when they are annoyed

is more vulgar and harsher than this gentle dated exclamation
blessed
vsgoddamn
  • Informal
6.1

Often comes before a word to show anger or surprise

is stronger and more vulgar than this softened replacement
frell
vsgoddamn
  • NSFW
9.9

Very bad and annoying

is harsher and more vulgar than this softened expletive
frelling
vsgoddamn
  • Slang
9.9

A short mild swear people say to show anger or surprise

is stronger and more offensive than this mild swearing form
gall dang
vsgoddamn
  • Archaic
9.9

A mild rude word used to show annoyance or strong feeling

is stronger and much more vulgar than this polite euphemism

Compounds

goddamn good
  • Offensive
3 7.9

Very good and impressive

goddamn excuse
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A rude way to say someone's reason is weak and not acceptable

How Strong

goddamn
  • Offensive
659 9.2
damn
  • NSFW
6.7
darn
  • Informal
62 6.7

Surface Forms

goddamn positive

Morphology

goddamn = god + damn (semi-transparent) = god + damn

The components 'god' + 'damn' clearly indicate a profane/emphatic sense, but the use as a general intensifier (ADJ/ADV) is idiomatic and not fully predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Goddamn joins God and damn and began as a strong prayer asking God to 'condemn' someone, so it started as a very strong curse. Today it is a rude swear word used to show anger, surprise, or very strong emphasis.