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)

1. (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)

1. (US) Damnedest; one's best effort.

   I did my darnedest to stay awake.

Derived terms

• do one's darnedest