curst Definition
- 1(of a woman) ill-tempered; shrewish
- 2(archaic) cursed
Using curst: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curst" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The curst woman was always yelling at her husband.
Example
The curst witch put a spell on the prince.
Example
He was afraid of his curst mother-in-law.
curst Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for curst
- shrewish
- ill-tempered
- bad-tempered
Phrases with curst
curstness
the state or quality of being curst
Example
Her curstness made it difficult for anyone to get along with her.
curstly
in a curst manner
Example
She spoke curstly to her husband when he forgot their anniversary.
curstful
full of curses or imprecations
Example
The curstful witch cast a spell on the village.
Origins of curst
from Middle English 'cursen', meaning 'to curse'
Summary: curst in Brief
'Curst' [kurst] is an adjective used to describe a woman who is ill-tempered and shrewish. It can also mean 'cursed' in an archaic sense. Examples include 'The curst woman was always yelling at her husband' and 'He was afraid of his curst mother-in-law.' Other forms of the word include 'curstness,' 'curstly,' and 'curstful.'
