Blasted
/ˈblæstɪd/
Definitions
3 meaningsSeverely damaged or ruined.
/ˈblæstɪd/
Damaged or ruined; completely destroyed
The blasted engine refused to start.
💡 Simply: Something is broken or ruined.
More Examples
My blasted computer crashed again!
How It's Used
"The blasted car broke down again!"
Used to express anger or frustration.
/ˈblæstɪd/
Used as an intensifier, expressing annoyance or frustration.
That blasted dog keeps barking!
💡 Simply: Showing irritation.
More Examples
This blasted traffic is terrible!
How It's Used
"This blasted rain is ruining our picnic!"
To have been blown up or destroyed by an explosion.
/ˈblæstɪd/
Past participle of 'to blast'.
The building was blasted by a bomb.
💡 Simply: Blown up or destroyed.
More Examples
The mountainside was blasted for mining.
How It's Used
"The rocks were blasted to create a new road."
From Middle English *blasten, past participle of blasten "to blow, to strike", from Old English blǣstan.
The word has always held a negative connotation, but its intensity has softened over time.
Memory tip
Think of something being 'blown to bits' like a blast.
Word Origin
"to blow"