What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
accurst
Example
The village was accurst with a terrible plague. [accurst: adjective]
Example
The accurst criminal was sentenced to life in prison. [accurst: adjective]
unlucky
Example
I'm so unlucky, I always seem to miss the bus. [unlucky: adjective]
Example
It was unlucky that it rained on our wedding day. [unlucky: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unlucky is more commonly used than accurst in everyday language. Unlucky is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, while accurst is less common and has a more specific usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between accurst and unlucky?
Both accurst and unlucky are informal words, but accurst is more archaic and may be considered more formal due to its association with older literature and religious texts.
