Cussed

/ˈkʌsəd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Simple past tense of 'cuss', meaning to curse or use foul language.

In frustration, he cussed at the delay.

To utter obscenities or profanities.

She cussed loudly after dropping her phone.

adjective

Used informally to mean unlucky or ill-fated; unfortunate.

He had a cussed day filled with mishaps.

Pugnacious or contentious in nature; difficult or troublesome.

That cussed dog refuses to follow any commands.

Originates as a variation of 'cursed', influenced by dialects.

cussed luck

Bad fortune or misfortune.

cussed thing

An irritating or troublesome object or situation.

cussed business

An unpleasant or bothersome affair.

cursed

Under a curse; experiencing misfortune.

damned

Condemned or doomed; often used to express strong feelings.

A term of exasperation.

This cussed job is driving me up the wall!

An expression of annoyance towards something.

I'm done with that cussed project.