variants or less commonly curst
: being under or deserving a curse
cursedly adverb
cursedness noun

Examples of cursed in a Sentence

Some people think the old house is cursed. a people cursed with famine His cursed stupidity got him in trouble again. I can't get this cursed radio to work.
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In it, after her sister’s mysterious death, Rebeca investigates an urban myth about a cursed video game that kills everyone who plays it. John Hopewell, Variety, 6 May 2025 Billy McFarland’s cursed music festival is now available to the highest bidder. Air Mail, 3 May 2025 Slavery had a cursed past, and a present to be tolerated, but no future. Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025 Diana, originally a student in the classic series, is now a doctor navigating her supernatural powers, a cursed love triangle, and a far more sensual storyline​ - complete with steamy scenes that are a bold departure from the chaste kisses of 35 years ago. Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cursed

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cursed was in the 13th century

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“Cursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cursed. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

cursed

adjective
variants also curst
: being under or deserving a curse
cursedly adverb
cursedness noun

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