damnedest
Hardest possible try
Damnedest is the superlative of damned, meaning the most extreme or remarkable.
It appears most often in the phrase do one's damnedest, meaning to try as hard as possible: She did her damnedest to finish on time.
The noun phrase the damnedest thing expresses surprise at something extraordinary or inexplicable: It was the damnedest thing I ever saw.
Also spelled darndest in euphemistic contexts.
Most unusual or strange
Superlative of tough
- bestHighest in quality
- utmostHighest possible degree
- all-outWith complete effort
- maximumGreatest permitted quantity
fullest · greatest · strongest · level best · everything · most · extreme · ultimate
Stubbornly persevering
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
relentless · steadfast · single-minded · unyielding · indomitable · unrelenting · obstinate · stubborn
weirdest
Most unusual or strange
hardest
Superlative of tough
maximum · fullest · greatest · strongest · level best · everything · most · extreme · ultimate · supreme
dogged
Stubbornly persevering
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
persistent · relentless · steadfast · single-minded · unyielding · indomitable · unrelenting · obstinate · stubborn · bullheaded
damnedesthalfhearted
Lacking sincere commitment
half-assed · token effort · bare minimum · perfunctory · cursory
damnedestindifferent
Lacking interest or concern
apathetic · uncommitted · nonchalant · casual · lackadaisical
- do one's damnedestExert utmost effort
damn, damned, damning, damnation, damnable, damndest, damnest