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- [kur-sid, kurst]
- /ˈkɜr sɪd, kɜrst/
- /kɜːst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kur-sid, kurst]
- /ˈkɜr sɪd, kɜrst/
Definitions of cursed word
- adjective cursed If you are cursed with something, you are very unlucky in having it. 3
- adjective cursed Someone or something that is cursed is suffering as the result of a curse. 3
- adjective cursed Cursed is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are angry. 3
- adjective cursed under a curse 3
- adjective cursed deserving to be cursed; detestable; hateful 3
- adjective cursed deserving to be cursed 3
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Origin of cursed
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at curse, -ed2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Cursed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cursed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cursed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cursed
adj cursed
- confounded — bewildered; confused
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
- accursed — Some people use accursed to describe something which they are very annoyed about.
- blasted — Some people use blasted to express anger or annoyance at something or someone.
- fey — British Dialect. doomed; fated to die.
adjective cursed
- annoying — Someone or something that is annoying makes you feel fairly angry and impatient.
- irritating — causing irritation; annoying; provoking: irritating questions.
- bothersome — Someone or something that is bothersome is annoying or irritating.
- vexatious — causing vexation; troublesome; annoying: a vexatious situation.
- perturbing — to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate.
Antonyms for cursed
adj cursed
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- great — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- sweet — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
Top questions with cursed
- who cursed medusa?
- what cursed thoughts does banquo have?
- why was medusa cursed?
- why is macbeth cursed?
- what does cursed mean?
- cursed is the man who trusts in man?
- why was ham cursed?
- cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree?
See also
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