accurst

[əˈkɜːst]

accurst Definition

• 1. under a curse; doomed to misfortune
• 2. deserving to be cursed or damned

Using accurst: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accurst" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The village was accurst and plagued by famine and disease.

• Example

  The accurst treasure brought nothing but misery to those who possessed it.

• Example

  The witch cast an accurst spell on the prince, causing him to fall into a deep sleep.

accurst Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for accurst

• cursed
• doomed
• jinxed
• unlucky

Antonyms for accurst

• blessed
• fortunate
• lucky

Phrases with accurst

• accursed be

  used to express strong dislike or condemnation towards someone or something

  Example

  Accursed be the day I ever met him!

• an accursed thing

  something that is considered to be a source of great trouble or misfortune

  Example

  That old house is an accursed thing that should be torn down.

• the accursed

  a group of people or things that are considered to be a source of great trouble or misfortune

  Example

  The accursed band of thieves had been terrorizing the town for months.

Origins of accurst

from Old English 'ācursod', past participle of 'ācursian', meaning 'to put under a curse'

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Summary: accurst in Brief

'Accurst' [əˈkɜːst] is an adjective that means under a curse or deserving to be cursed. It is often used to describe a person or thing that is doomed to misfortune. Synonyms include 'cursed,' 'doomed,' 'jinxed,' and 'unlucky.' Phrases like 'accursed be' and 'an accursed thing' use 'accursed' to express strong dislike or condemnation towards someone or something.