cussed

[ kuhs-id ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. cursed.
2. obstinate; stubborn; perverse.

cussed

/ ˈkʌsɪd /

adjective

1. another word for cursed
2. obstinate
3. annoying

   a cussed nuisance

Derived Forms

• ˈcussedly, adverb
• ˈcussedness, noun

Other Words From

• cussed·ly adverb
• cussed·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cussed¹

First recorded in 1830–40; cuss + -ed ³

Example Sentences

It was a performance that recalled the cussed stubbornness of great England teams past.

From BBC

Often recognized by his trademark sailor’s cap, Newman also wrote two dozen books and earned the informal title of Canada’s “most cussed and discussed commentator,” said HarperCollins, one of his publishers, in an author’s note.

From Seattle Times

Grandma Bah cussed, smoked, drank lots of Coca-Cola and was unorthodox in countless ways, but she was not known as a drinker.

From Salon

The man denied it, and Rendon cussed at the fan and took a swipe at him with his left hand before walking away.

From Seattle Times

Martin, meanwhile, cussed at Nichols and threatened to knock him out as he commanded Nichols to put his arm behind his back.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• capricious
• erratic
• excitable
• fickle
• headstrong
• high-strung
• impatient
• irritable
• mercurial
• moody
• ornery
• passionate
• petulant
• thin-skinned
• unpredictable
• unreliable
• unstable
• volatile