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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Its first two blockbuster seasons took place in Hawaii and Sicily at the possibly cursed chain of White Lotus hotels. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025 This cameo gets cursed bonus points for the likelihood of Miranda showing up at Moennig’s character’s apartment unannounced à la L Word season one (or AJLT season one). Quispe López, Them., 28 May 2025 Set in the series' trademark Shadyside in 1988, the story centers around Lori Granger (India Fowler), an outcast rumored to come from a cursed lineage. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 May 2025 And the Avs’ 2C spot has replaced right tackle on the Broncos as the most cursed position in Colorado sports not being played by Kris Bryant. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cursed

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

cursed

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

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