adjective
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under a curse
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deserving to be cursed; detestable; hateful
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cursed
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at curse, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Although the film never comes out and says it, Ohm was possibly conceived on these unhallowed grounds, so maybe he was just born cursed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
"This cursed ceasefire has broken us. There is no light at the end of the tunnel," said Saghar, 39.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Canada is both blessed and cursed by its proximity to America, but we have little practical alternative to making the best of our relationship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Here, Tuason cleverly lifts a conceit from “The Ring,” where a cursed videotape gave the viewer seven days to live after popping it into the VCR.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
I cursed her under my breath as I carried the heavy liters of soda home, and even though she couldn't keep any food down, I ate a stinky omelet in her presence.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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