Cursedest: meaning, definitions and examples
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cursedest
[ ˈkɜːrsɪdst ]
superlative form
The word 'cursedest' is a nonstandard superlative form of the adjective 'cursed', which describes something that is under a curse or has been marked for misfortune. It is used informally and primarily in dialectal forms of English. The word often conveys the idea of being the most cursed or unfortunate among a group. However, it is not commonly used in formal writing or speech.
Synonyms
most cursed, most unfortunate.
Examples of usage
- This is the cursedest item we've ever encountered.
- He felt like the cursedest person in the world after that incident.
- The village was known for its cursedest legends.
- She referred to her luck as the cursedest she had seen.
- They showcased the cursedest artifacts at the museum.
Translations
Translations of the word "cursedest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais amaldiçoado
🇮🇳 सबसे शापित
🇩🇪 am meisten verflucht
🇮🇩 paling terkutuk
🇺🇦 найпроклятіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej przeklęty
🇯🇵 最も呪われた
🇫🇷 le plus maudit
🇪🇸 el más maldito
🇹🇷 en lanetli
🇰🇷 가장 저주받은
🇸🇦 الأكثر لعنة
🇨🇿 nejvíce prokletý
🇸🇰 najviac prekliaty
🇨🇳 最被诅咒的
🇸🇮 najbolj preklet
🇮🇸 mest bölvaður
🇰🇿 ең қарғыс атқан
🇬🇪 ყველაზე წყევლილი
🇦🇿 ən lanetli
🇲🇽 el más maldito
Etymology
The word 'cursedest' likely derives from the adjective 'cursed', which originated from the Old English word 'cursian', meaning to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment. The evolution of the word includes its association with misfortune and detrimental states. In modern English, while the standard superlative form would be 'most cursed', 'cursedest' reflects a regional or colloquial usage that emphasizes the extremity of a curse. The use of nonstandard superlatives in English is not uncommon, often appearing in idiomatic expressions or informal speech. Despite its irregularity, 'cursedest' captures a sense of heightened misfortune that resonates within certain contexts, often intertwined with folklore and superstitions.