What does CURST mean?

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Adjective

2. Definitions

• Under a curse; damned.
• Bad-tempered; ill-natured.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /kɜrst/
• UK: /kɜːst/

4. Origin and Usage

Curst is the past participle of the verb curse, meaning to wish harm upon someone or something. It has been used as an adjective since the 14th century, meaning under a curse or damned. In modern usage, it is more commonly used to describe someone who is bad-tempered or ill-natured.

5. Synonyms

• Cursed
• Damned
• Ill-tempered
• Ill-natured
• Grumpy

6. Related Words

• Curse
• Crust
• Crest
• Trust
• Burst

7. Example Sentences

• After losing his job, he felt curst and couldn find any joy in life.
• The curst old woman yelled at the children for playing too loudly.