adj

accursed

uh-KUR-sihd

Accursed (adj) means Deeply hated or thought to be under a curse; wretched. Example: “The villagers believed the old house was accursed.”

adj

Deeply hated or thought to be under a curse; wretched.

"The villagers believed the old house was accursed."

"He muttered curses at the accursed printer that jammed again."

How to use accursed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCursed, or (informally) extremely annoying or unlucky.

When to use it

Sounds old-fashioned or literary; in casual speech it's mostly used humorously for something frustrating.

Word forms

more accursed comparative, most accursed superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English acursed, from acursen (“to curse”), from Old English ācursian, from ā- + cursian, from curs (“curse”). First attested in the 13th century.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for accursed

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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.