curst

/kə:st/
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curst

The villagers believe the old well is curst.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Deserving a curse; damned; execrable: "curst" is an archaic or poetic variant of "cursed," meaning being under or deserving a curse, or being thoroughly bad or unpleasant.
    • Used as an intensifier: Sometimes used to add strong emphasis, similar to "confounded" or "damned."
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The villagers believed the curst ground would bring them misfortune. (The villagers believed the damned ground would bring them misfortune.)
    • He was a curst individual, shunned by all who knew him. (He was an execrable individual, shunned by all who knew him.)
    • I have a curst headache that won't go away. (I have a confounded headache that won't go away.)
Advanced Usage
  • "curst with": afflicted or burdened by something undesirable.
    • He was curst with a terrible temper. (He was afflicted with a terrible temper.)
  • As an intensifier before a noun to express strong annoyance or emphasis.
    • Where did I put that curst key? (Where did I put that damned key?)
Variants and Related Words
  • Cursed (adj.): The standard modern spelling and more common form of "curst." It carries the same meanings.
    • The cursed treasure brought doom to its finder.
  • Cursedly (adv.): In a cursed or damned manner; confoundedly. This is the adverbial form related to "curst."
    • It was a cursedly difficult puzzle to solve.
Synonyms
  • Damned: Condemned, doomed, or used as an intensifier.
  • Accursed: Being under a curse; hateful.
  • Execrable: Extremely bad or unpleasant.
  • Confounded: Used to express annoyance (as an intensifier).
Notes on Usage
  • "Curst" is an archaic or literary variant. In modern English, "cursed" (pronounced as one syllable /kərst/ or two /ˈkɜːrsɪd/) is almost always used. "Curst" is primarily encountered in older texts, poetry, or for stylistic effect.
  • The word often implies a state of being doomed to misfortune or being thoroughly detestable. When used as an intensifier, it conveys frustration or strong disapproval.
curst

The villagers believe the old well is curst.

Adjective
  1. deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
    • villagers shun the area believing it to be cursed
    • cursed with four daughter
    • not a cursed drop
    • his cursed stupidity
    • I'll be cursed if I can see your reasoning

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