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dang

[dang] / dæŋ /
ADJECTIVE
damnable
Synonyms
WEAK
abhorrent abominable accursed blamed blessed culpable cursed darn depraved despicable detestable dratted execrable hateful odious offensive outrageous wicked
Antonyms
WEAK
admirable cherished exalted favorable favored good laudatory loveable praiseworthy
ADJECTIVE
damned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
darned lousy
STRONG
accursed bad blasted blessed bloody blooming confounded cursed darn infernal lost reprobate revolting voodooed
WEAK
all-fired blankety-blank damnable despicable detestable doggone done for dratted execrable loathsome unhappy
Antonyms
STRONG
good nice
WEAK
cherished favored likeable loveable praiseworthy welcome
INTERJECTION
darn
Synonyms
STRONGEST
doggone
WEAK
confound it cripes damn it darnation drat gosh-darn

Example Sentences

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Speeches that deviate from the ubiquitous laundry list of thank yous always get more attention, whether they’re political or not, for the simple reason that they’re so dang unusual.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“There’s some dang nice cars driving around base,” the 29-year-old said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

We were on tour for dang near two years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025

There's no doubt a fair segment of Steves's loyal fanbase that associates him exclusively with fairytale castles and scenic boat rides, as the genial television host who describes Iceland as a "dang popular" destination.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

“We’ve got no dang idea where his place is. Money is trouble, Dallas. I don’t want it.”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech