variants or less commonly curst
Synonyms of cursednext
: being under or deserving a curse
cursedly adverb
cursedness noun

Examples of cursed in a Sentence

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 story about a woman, who is considered a cursed bride, and her husband, who pretends to be possessed in an attempt to control her, is the first all-Pakistani feature at the Berlin International Film Festival, which has in the past featured Pakistani co-productions. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026 Throughout the game, players must sacrifice their own blood to use as ammunition against terrifying statues of saints that come to life in order to survive while unraveling the mystery of the cursed island of Tormentosa. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026 The sailorlike gown is, of course, adorned with a cursed amulet, which, if touched by a Faithful, will kill them. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026 Are the Ducks … drumroll please … cursed? Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cursed

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

cursed

adjective
variants also curst
: being under or deserving a curse
cursedly adverb
cursedness noun

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