cursed

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adjective

ˈkər-səd How to pronounce cursed (audio) ˈkərst How to pronounce cursed (audio)
variants or less commonly curst
ˈkərst How to pronounce cursed (audio)
Synonyms of cursednext
: being under or deserving a curse
cursedly adverb
cursedness noun

cursedness

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noun

curs·​ed·​ness
ˈkər-səd-nəs
plural -es
: the quality or state of being hateful, vicious, or perverse : bad temper : bad disposition

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Adjective 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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The two answer a royal summons to investigate a cursed palace whose secrets even the King cannot speak of openly. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Soon after, residents of Shuni began to sicken and die, giving rise to rumors of a cursed coffin. — Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 24 June 2026 For years, a static skeletal figure sat atop a cursed pile of gold, but now, his story is coming to life thanks to the latest in Audio-Animatronic technology. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 The history has fueled countless theories, documentaries, podcasts and social media posts that portray Lake Lanier as cursed or haunted. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cursed

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English cursednes, from cursed + -nes -ness

First Known Use

Adjective

12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cursed was in the 12th century

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“Cursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cursed. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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cursed

adjective
ˈkər-səd How to pronounce cursed (audio) ˈkərst How to pronounce cursed (audio)
variants also curst
ˈkərst How to pronounce cursed (audio)
: being under or deserving a curse
cursedly adverb
cursedness noun

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