Accursed
/əˈkɜːrsɪd/noun
Described as being under a curse or as deserving of condemnation.
Did you know?In ancient beliefs, to be 'accursed' meant to be marked by divine wrath, often leading to dire consequences in folklore and mythology.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
maledictus
“Spoken ill of, cursed.”
Old French
Old French
acursé
“Cursed, under a spell.”
Middle English
Middle English
acursid
“Accursed, condemned by God or fate.”
Modern English
Modern English
accursed
“Deserving of a curse or ill fate.”