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cursed

/kɜːst/ or /ˈkɜːsɪd/

/kɝst/ or /ˈkɝsɪd/

cursedadjective

more cursed

Comp.

most cursed

Super.

/kɜːst/

/kɜrst/

Translations

maudit

The cursed village was avoided by travelers due to its dark history.

Le village maudit était évité par les voyageurs à cause de son histoire sombre.

fichuFamilier; employé pour marquer l'agacement ou l'irritation.

I can't get this cursed printer to work.

Je n'arrive pas à faire fonctionner cette fichue imprimante.

Additional translations

damnéPlus littéraire ou religieux; peut rendre l'idée de condamnation ou de malédiction.

Definitions

Subject to a curse; afflicted with misfortune or bad luck.

The cursed village was avoided by travelers due to its dark history.

Doomed or fated to suffer; ill-fated.

The cursed ship was said to bring disaster to anyone who sailed on it.

Used for emphasis to express annoyance or anger; damned, confounded.

I can't get this cursed printer to work.

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cursedpast participle

/ˈkɜːsɪd/, /kɜːst/

/ˈkɜrsɪd/, /kɜrst/

Functions as the past participle of 'curse' used adjectivally, especially in expressions like "cursed be…".

Translations

maudit

The treasure was believed to be cursed by ancient gods.

Le trésor était réputé être maudit par les anciens dieux.

Definitions

Having been cursed; under the effect of a curse.

The treasure was believed to be cursed by ancient gods.

Synonyms

curseverb

cursed

Past Simple

cursed

Past Simple

cursed

Past Participle

cursing

Gerund

/kɜːs/

/kɝs/

Translations

maudire

The old witch cursed the villagers for disturbing her peace.

La vieille sorcière a maudit les villageois pour avoir troublé sa paix.

jurerAu sens de proférer des gros mots.

He cursed loudly when he realized he had missed the last train.

Il a juré bruyamment quand il s’est rendu compte qu’il avait raté le dernier train.

Definitions

To invoke or call down evil or misfortune upon someone or something.

The old witch cursed the villagers for disturbing her peace.

To use profane or obscene language, often in anger.

He cursed loudly when he realized he had missed the last train.

To afflict with great evil or misfortune.

The land was cursed with drought for many years.

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cursenoun

Definitions

A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.

The witch placed a curse on the village, causing misfortune to all who lived there.

A cause of harm or misery.

The curse of poverty affected the entire community, making it difficult for families to thrive.

An offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.

He muttered a curse under his breath when he realized he had missed the bus.

Menstruation (used euphemistically, usually with the definite article).

She always kept painkillers on hand for when the curse started.

curseinterjection

Definitions

Used to express annoyance, frustration, or disappointment.

Curse! I left my wallet at home.

curseadjective

Definitions

Of, relating to, or characterized by curses or cursing.

The comedian's set was filled with curse words that shocked the audience.