damnest
Absolute hardest effort
Damnest is the superlative form of damn, used almost exclusively in the phrase do one's damnest—to try as hard as possible: I did my damnest to finish on time.
Also spelled damndest, which is more common.
The word carries mild vulgarity inherited from damn.
hardest
Superlative of tough
greatest · fiercest · mightiest · fullest · maximum · extreme · intense · relentless · determined · vigorous
oddest
Most unusual of all
effort intensity
damnesthalfhearted
Lacking sincere commitment
least · minimum · bare minimum · token effort · half-assed
extremity/remarkableness
damnestordinary
Standard, unremarkable
unremarkable · mundane · commonplace · typical · usual
- I'll be damnedExpression of amazement
- damned wellEmphatic intensifier expressing determination
- do one's damnedestExert utmost effort
- damned lies
- damned soulSpirit condemned to hell
- out damned spotGuilt-haunted cleansing lament