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cussedness

cuss·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuhs-id]
    • /ˈkʌs ɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuhs-id]
    • /ˈkʌs ɪd/

Definitions of cussedness word

  • abbreviation CUSSEDNESS cursed. 1
  • adjective cussedness obstinate; stubborn; perverse. 1
  • noun cussedness (dated) The state or quality of being cussed. 1

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Origin of cussedness

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; cuss + -ed3

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Parts of speech for Cussedness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cussedness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cussedness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cussedness

noun cussedness

  • revenge — to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit: He revenged his murdered brother.
  • spite — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
  • malevolence — the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; ill will; malice; hatred.
  • meanness — the state or quality of being mean.
  • vengefulness — desiring or seeking vengeance; vindictive: a vengeful attitude.

Antonyms for cussedness

noun cussedness

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