B1 — Intermediateadjective
maledetto
cursed, damned, wretched
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
dannatosciaguratosventuratoinfaustofunesto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
benedettofortunatofelicebeatoprospero
Usage note
'Dannato' has religious connotations (condemned). 'Sciagurato' means wretched. In informal speech 'maledetto' is an intensifier expressing frustration.
Example
"Quel maledetto traffico mi ha fatto perdere il treno."
"That damned traffic made me miss the train."
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