Cursed: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something or someone is believed to be under a spell that brings misfortune. Often found in storytelling, superstitions, or describing objects believed to bring bad luck.

• The old, cursed locket brought nothing but sorrow to its wearers.
• The village believed the house was cursed, and avoided it at all costs.

Generally used when someone or something is believed to be under the influence of a malicious spell. It's often found in folklore or when discussing magic and witchcraft.

• The witch hexed the man, causing him endless suffering.
• They feared they were hexed after a series of strange events.

Often used informally or in a light-hearted way to describe bad luck or a series of unfortunate events. It implies that someone or something has brought bad luck unintentionally.

• Every time I wear this shirt, I feel jinxed and everything goes wrong.
• They thought they'd jinxed the game by talking about winning too early.

Used when something or someone is fated to experience a negative outcome. Commonly used in serious or dramatic contexts, sometimes predictive of failure, disaster, or death.

• The mission was doomed from the start due to poor planning.
• He felt he was doomed to live in misery forever.

Duplicated word. Please refer to the previous 'cursed' entry.

Used to mean a spell or charm meant to cause harm or bring bad luck. It has a somewhat more specific and strong connotation than 'cursed' and is often associated with folk magic.

• The old witch was rumored to hex anyone who crossed her path.
• He believed that someone had put a hex on his family, causing their bad luck.

Often used to describe the act of enchanting someone in a magical or captivating way. It can refer to literal enchantment through magic or metaphorically to being fascinated or charmed.

• The beautiful painting bewitched everyone who saw it.
• In fairy tales, witches often bewitch unsuspecting travelers with their spells.

Used to describe a person, thing, or action that brings bad luck. It is often used more casually or humorously compared to 'cursed' or 'hex'.

• Don't mention the game, you might jinx it!
• He felt like a jinx after his team lost every match he attended.