cussed
Americanadjective
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another word for cursed
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obstinate
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annoying
a cussed nuisance
Other Word Forms
- cussedly adverb
- cussedness noun
Etymology
Origin of cussed
Example Sentences
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It was a performance that recalled the cussed stubbornness of great England teams past.
From BBC
Often recognized by his trademark sailor’s cap, Newman also wrote two dozen books and earned the informal title of Canada’s “most cussed and discussed commentator,” said HarperCollins, one of his publishers, in an author’s note.
From Seattle Times
The man denied it, and Rendon cussed at the fan and took a swipe at him with his left hand before walking away.
From Seattle Times
Over her refusal to comply with the school’s mandate, Smith told the paper that people have "cussed her out" and that some of her best friends "won’t talk to me."
From Fox News
That’s a lie," Sanders fired back. "If you call Nick ‘Nick’ you get cussed out on the spot.
From Fox News
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