Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
durned
adjective
/ˈdərnd/
Definition
An expression of annoyance or frustration, often used as a mild curse.
Examples
- That durned cat keeps knocking over my plants!
- I can’t believe that durned traffic made me late again.
- She durned well knew I needed help.
Meaning
Durned is an informal and slightly softened version of ‘damned’, typically used to express irritation or emphasize a statement.
Synonyms
- darned
- damned
- cursed
- blasted
- confounded
