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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 this second part of the 2024 cultural phenomenon Wicked, the iconic story of how the Wicked Witch of the West came to be is coming to an end — and so is the meme-making, ultra-affectionate, weirdly-cursed press tour, much to either your chagrin or relief. Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 Lafufus can look like almost exactly like Labubus — or the worst ones look like the Labubu's even more cursed-looking cousin. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Nov. 2025 As grist for the algorithmic mills of social media, the emails are a cursed document—one that seems all but certain to sow maximum chaos online. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025 Jacob learns about how Jordan has been emotionally abusing Jessi for years, and the Neeleys are ready to present a united front for Jordan’s cursed redemption barbecue. Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cursed

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cursed was in the 12th century

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“Cursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cursed. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

cursed

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

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