cursed

[ˈkɜːsɪd]

cursed Definition

• 1. under a curse
• 2. damned
• 3. afflicted with misfortune or bad luck

Using cursed: Examples

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

• Example

  The cursed object brought misfortune to whoever possessed it.

• Example

  The town was cursed with a drought that lasted for years.

• Example

  He felt cursed with bad luck after losing his job and getting into a car accident.

• Example

  The family believed they were cursed after a series of tragedies.

cursed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cursed

• doomed
• jinxed
• hexed
• unlucky
• ill-fated

Antonyms for cursed

• blessed
• fortunate
• lucky

Phrases with cursed

• cursed be

  used to express strong disapproval or condemnation of someone or something

  Example

  Cursed be the day I was born!

• cursed with something

  having a particular undesirable quality or characteristic

  Example

  She was cursed with a short temper.

• a cursed existence

  a life filled with misfortune or suffering

  Example

  After losing her family in a tragic accident, she felt like she was living a cursed existence.

Origins of cursed

from Old English 'corsian', meaning 'to curse'

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Summary: cursed in Brief

The term 'cursed' [ˈkɜːsɪd] refers to being under a curse, damned, or afflicted with misfortune or bad luck. It is often used to describe objects or situations that bring misfortune, such as 'The cursed object brought misfortune to whoever possessed it.' 'Cursed' can also be used to describe people who are believed to be under a curse or have a streak of bad luck, as in 'He felt cursed with bad luck after losing his job and getting into a car accident.'