cursed Definition
- 1under a curse
- 2damned
- 3afflicted with misfortune or bad luck
Using cursed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cursed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cursed object brought misfortune to whoever possessed it.
Example
The town was cursed with a drought that lasted for years.
Example
He felt cursed with bad luck after losing his job and getting into a car accident.
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The family believed they were cursed after a series of tragedies.
cursed Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with cursed
cursed be
used to express strong disapproval or condemnation of someone or something
Example
Cursed be the day I was born!
cursed with something
having a particular undesirable quality or characteristic
Example
She was cursed with a short temper.
a cursed existence
a life filled with misfortune or suffering
Example
After losing her family in a tragic accident, she felt like she was living a cursed existence.
Origins of cursed
from Old English 'corsian', meaning 'to curse'
Summary: cursed in Brief
The term 'cursed' [ˈkɜːsɪd] refers to being under a curse, damned, or afflicted with misfortune or bad luck. It is often used to describe objects or situations that bring misfortune, such as 'The cursed object brought misfortune to whoever possessed it.' 'Cursed' can also be used to describe people who are believed to be under a curse or have a streak of bad luck, as in 'He felt cursed with bad luck after losing his job and getting into a car accident.'
