accursed

UK
/əˈkɜːsɪd/
US
/əˈkɜrsɪd/

Translations

accursedadjective
more accursed
Comp.
most accursed
Super.
UK
/əˈkɜːsɪd/
US
/əˈkɜrsɪd/
The accursed book brought nothing but misfortune to its owners.
Проклятая книга приносила своим владельцам только несчастья.
accursedpast participle
UK
/əˈkɜːsɪd/, /əˈkɜːst/
US
/əˈkɜrsɪd/, /əˈkɜrst/
Used as a past participle adjective meaning ‘cursed’. Distinct from the evaluative adjective sense.

Definitions

accursedadjective
Under a curse or doomed; having a curse placed upon it.
The accursed village was said to be haunted by restless spirits.
Detestable or hateful; deserving of being cursed.
He considered the accursed weather to be the cause of all his troubles.
accursedpast participle
Having been cursed; subjected to a curse.
Legend held that the accursed treasure brought ruin to every owner.