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accursed

[əˈkɜːsɪd]

accursed Definition

  • 1under a curse; doomed to evil or misery
  • 2causing or associated with misfortune or bad luck

Using accursed: Examples

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

  • Example

    The accursed beast terrorized the village for years.

  • Example

    The accursed day of his birth was marked by tragedy and sorrow.

  • Example

    The accursed artifact brought nothing but misery to those who possessed it.

accursed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for accursed

Antonyms for accursed

Phrases with accursed

  • used to express strong dislike or condemnation of someone or something

    Example

    Accursed be the day I ever met him!

  • something that is considered to be very bad or evil

    Example

    The book was an accursed thing, filled with dark magic and forbidden knowledge.

  • a time of great misfortune or tragedy

    Example

    It was at the accursed hour of midnight that the monster first appeared.

Origins of accursed

from Old French 'acurs', meaning 'a curse'

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Summary: accursed in Brief

'Accursed' [əˈkɜːsɪd] means under a curse or doomed to evil or misery. It can also refer to something causing misfortune or bad luck. Examples include 'The accursed beast terrorized the village for years.' and 'The accursed artifact brought nothing but misery to those who possessed it.' Phrases like 'accursed be' and 'an accursed thing' express strong dislike or condemnation of someone or something.