cussed Definition
- 1stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action; obstinate
- 2irritating or difficult to manage; stubbornly uncooperative
Using cussed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cussed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He's a cussed old man who won't listen to anyone.
Example
The cussed door wouldn't budge no matter how hard I pushed.
Example
She has a cussed determination to succeed against all odds.
cussed Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with cussed
Example
He got cussed out by his boss for being late to work again.
cussed up
to be in a state of extreme stubbornness or uncooperativeness
Example
The horse was cussed up and refused to move no matter what we did.
the quality of being stubborn or uncooperative
Example
Her cussedness made it impossible to reason with her.
Origins of cussed
from 'curse'
Summary: cussed in Brief
'Cussed' [kuhst] is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is stubbornly uncooperative or difficult to manage. It can also refer to someone who is obstinate and refuses to change their opinion or course of action. Examples include 'He's a cussed old man who won't listen to anyone' and 'The cussed door wouldn't budge no matter how hard I pushed.' Synonyms include 'contrary,' 'perverse,' and 'difficult.'
