Cursed Meaning in English
word · lemma: curse
/ˈkɝst/
kurst
/kˈɜːs/
kurst
Definition
Affected by a curse or believed to bring bad luck or harm. It can also be used informally to describe something very annoying or unlucky.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears in stories, fantasy, horror, and folklore: 'a cursed ring', 'a cursed house'. In everyday informal speech, 'this cursed thing' can mean 'this annoying thing'. Don't confuse it with 'swearing'; as a verb, 'curse' can also mean using insulting or angry words.
Spanish: maldito - embrujadoPortuguese (BR): amaldiçoado - malditoPortuguese (PT): amaldiçoado - malditoChinese (Simplified): 被诅咒的 - 倒霉的Chinese (Traditional): 被詛咒的 - 倒楣的Hindi: शापित - मनहूसArabic: ملعون - مشؤومBengali: অভিশপ্ত - দুর্ভাগাRussian: проклятыйJapanese: 呪われたVietnamese: bị nguyền rủa - xui xẻoKorean: 저주받은 - 재수 없는Turkish: lanetli - uğursuzUrdu: لعنتی - منحوسIndonesian: terkutuk - sial
Example Sentences
The old tree was said to be cursed.
basic
He thinks this house is cursed.
basic
We found a cursed gold coin in the story.
basic
My phone is cursed—it dies every time I need it most.
natural
I swear this printer is cursed.
natural
Ever since he bought that watch, he's had cursed luck.
natural