Meaning & Definition of word "Cursed"
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Cursed
/kɜːrst/
verb:
- 1. To invoke a curse upon; to condemn or denounce.
- Example: The witch cursed the prince for his unkindness.
- 2. To swear; to use profane language.
- Example: He cursed under his breath when he realized he was late.
adjective:
- 1. Under a curse; having or deserving a curse.
- Example: The villagers believed the cursed land was haunted by evil spirits.
- 2. Expressing anger or criticism; unpleasant.
- Example: He let out a cursed exclamation when he stubbed his toe.
Etymology
from Middle English 'cursshed', from Old English 'cursian', meaning 'to execrate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cursed fate:
An unavoidable or tragic destiny that brings suffering.
cursed object:
An item believed to carry a negative curse or bad luck.
cursed words:
Profanity or expressions of strong discontent.
Related Words
curse:
A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment.
damnation:
Condemnation to eternal punishment, often in a religious context.
hex:
A spell or charm, usually meant to bring bad luck or misfortune.
Slang Meanings of cursed
Meaning: Refers to something that is exceptionally bad or unfortunate.
Example Sentence: That game was so cursed, it kept glitching.
Meaning: Used to describe a person or thing that causes problems.
Example Sentence: He's a cursed player; every time he's on the team, we lose.