darn Synonyms
Another word for darn
• adjective (Context 1)
Used as a mild euphemism for 'damned' to express annoyance, frustration, or emphasis.
"I cannot get this darned lawnmower to start on cold mornings."
• interjection (Context 2)
Used to express mild anger, disappointment, or annoyance.
"dang, I left my umbrella on the train again!"
• adverb (Context 3)
Extremely or very; used informally for strong emphasis.
"She did a darned good job organizing the community fundraiser on short notice."
• noun (Context 4)
The slightest bit of care, concern, or value (used informally in negative expressions such as 'not give a darn').
"He did not seem to give a hoot about what the critics thought of his painting."
• verb (Context 5)
To curse or condemn mildly (used informally as a euphemism for 'damn').
"Well, I'll be darned if that isn't the exact book I was looking for!"
• verb (Context 6)
To mend a hole in knitted fabric or clothing by interweaving yarn or thread across the gap with a needle.
"My grandmother taught me how to mend wool socks using a wooden darning egg."
• noun (Context 7)
A place in a garment or piece of fabric that has been mended with rows of interlaced stitches.
"The neat mend in the heel of the wool sock was barely noticeable."
Opposites of darn
The opposite of darn shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: