cursed
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for cursed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Affected by a curse; suffering from bad luck believed to be supernatural.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
The past participle of curse, formed with the ending -ed.
Full origin of cursed →Frequently asked questions
What does “cursed” mean?
The word “cursed” means affected by a curse; suffering from bad luck believed to be supernatural. In plain terms, under a curse — or, in modern slang, so weird it's almost disturbing.
How do you pronounce “cursed”?
“Cursed” is pronounced KUR-sihd (/ˈkɝsɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “cursed” in a sentence?
Here is “cursed” used in a sentence: “The ship was said to be cursed after three captains vanished at sea.”
What part of speech is “cursed”?
Depending on how it is used, “cursed” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Is “cursed” a common word?
“Cursed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cursed” have?
“Cursed” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: affected by a curse; suffering from bad luck believed to be supernatural.
What is the difference between cursed and jinxed?
Cursed traditionally implies suffering from bad luck believed to be supernatural, often as the result of a deliberate curse, while jinxed usually suggests a run of bad luck without necessarily implying a formal supernatural act. In casual use the two words are often treated as near-synonyms.
What does 'cursed' mean in internet slang?
In informal internet slang, cursed describes something strange, unsettling, or absurd in a way that is treated as darkly funny, especially when applied to bizarre images. This modern sense is distinct from the traditional meaning of being affected by a supernatural curse.
Is 'cursed' used as an adverb?
Yes, in old-fashioned usage cursed can function as an adverb meaning extremely or damnably, as in a cursed difficult problem. This usage is largely archaic in modern English.
How is 'cursed' pronounced differently for its adjective and adverb senses?
As an adjective describing something affected by a curse, cursed is often pronounced with two syllables in older or poetic usage. In everyday modern speech, both the adjective and informal slang senses are typically pronounced as one syllable.