damn it
Mild profane exclamation
Damn it is an exclamation of frustration, annoyance, or anger: Damn it, I left my wallet at home.
The phrase invokes damnation but has softened into a mild oath, stronger than darn it but less harsh than fuck.
Also spelled dammit as a single word.
Sometimes extended to damn it all for emphasis.
Invoked harm through words
- expletiveProfane emotional utterance
- swearwordTaboo spoken obscenity
- cussSpeak profanely
- obscenityIndecent word or act
vulgarity · blasphemy · taboo · four-letter word · oath · imprecation · malediction · epithet
Exclamation of annoyance
curses · bugger · bloody hell · crikey · fiddlesticks · shucks · doggone · heck
Intense weary annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
- setbackReverse in progress
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- hindranceBarrier to progress
vexation · stymied · thwarted · bummer · defeated · helplessness · irritation · discontent
Intense, violent anger
indignation · temper · hostility · resentment · animosity · spite · bitterness · livid
Failure to satisfy expectations
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- deflatedEmptied of pressure
- disheartenedLost confidence or hope
discouraged · disillusioned · chagrined · downcast · dispirited · regretful · despondent · disenchanted
curse
Invoked harm through words
obscenity · vulgarity · blasphemy · taboo · four-letter word · oath · imprecation · malediction · epithet
dammit
Exclamation of annoyance
rats · curses · bugger · bloody hell · crikey · fiddlesticks · shucks · doggone · heck · nuts
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
- setbackReverse in progress
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
hindrance · vexation · stymied · thwarted · bummer · defeated · helplessness · irritation · discontent · resignation
rage
Intense, violent anger
ire · indignation · temper · hostility · resentment · animosity · spite · bitterness · livid · seething
letdown
Failure to satisfy expectations
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- deflatedEmptied of pressure
disheartened · discouraged · disillusioned · chagrined · downcast · dispirited · regretful · despondent · disenchanted · woeful