Darnedest

//ˈdɑːndɪst// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Damnedest; most amazing, consternating, etc. euphemistic, not-comparable

    "The darnedest thing happened to me today – I saw a man who I know died ten years ago."

Noun
  1. 1
    Damnedest; one's best effort. US, uncountable

    "I did my darnedest to stay awake."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From darned + -est.

Etymology 2

From darned + -est.

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