variants or less commonly curst
: being under or deserving a curse
cursedly adverb
cursedness noun

Examples of cursed in a Sentence

Some people think the old house is cursed. a people cursed with famine His cursed stupidity got him in trouble again. I can't get this cursed radio to work.
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Any preconceived notion of a cursed franchise faded away. Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 An offense so defined by injuries the whole campaign was taking on a cursed feel. Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 29 Dec. 2024 Eldritch Horror pits players against one of the Great Old Ones in a worldwide hunt for cursed tomes, cult temples and unspeakable monsters. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 This is the beginning of the road trip and the first real moment of cursed bad luck for Alexander. Yolanda MacHado, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cursed 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cursed was in the 13th century

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“Cursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cursed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.

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cursed

adjective
variants also curst
: being under or deserving a curse
cursedly adverb
cursedness noun

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