accursed
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for accursed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Deeply hated or thought to be under a curse; wretched.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
maledict
accurst
Antonyms
Etymology
Accursed comes from Middle English acursed, from acursen (“to curse”), from Old English ācursian, formed from ā- plus cursian, from curs (“curse”). It is first recorded in the 13th century.
Full origin of accursed →Frequently asked questions
What does “accursed” mean?
The word “accursed” means deeply hated or thought to be under a curse; wretched. In plain terms, cursed, or (informally) extremely annoying or unlucky.
How do you pronounce “accursed”?
“Accursed” is pronounced uh-KUR-sihd (/əˈkɝ.sɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “accursed” in a sentence?
Here is “accursed” used in a sentence: “The villagers believed the old house was accursed.”
What part of speech is “accursed”?
“Accursed” is an adjective.
