ˈ ̷ ̷nəbəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English dampnable, from Middle French damnable, from Late Latin damnabilis, from Latin damnare + -abilis -able
1. : liable to damnation
2. : deserving condemnation
3. : deserving imprecation : detestable , execrable
a damnable lie
— often used as a generalized expression of disapproval
a damnable shame
damnable weather
• dam·na·ble·ness noun -es
• dam·na·bly -blē, -bli adverb