What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
damned
Example
I can't believe I missed my flight, I'm so damned frustrated. [damned: adjective]
Example
The building was damned to be demolished due to safety concerns. [damned: verb]
Example
The villain in the movie was a damned soul who sold his soul to the devil. [damned: noun]
cursed
Example
The old house was cursed by a witch and no one dared to enter it. [cursed: adjective]
Example
Ever since he found the cursed amulet, his life has been filled with misfortune. [cursed: adjective]
Example
The villagers believed that the witch had cursed the farmer's crops, causing them to wither and die. [cursed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Damned is more commonly used than cursed in everyday language. Damned is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while cursed is more specific and often associated with supernatural or mystical situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between damned and cursed?
Both damned and cursed are informal words that are not appropriate for formal writing or speech.
