accurst

/ə'kə:sid/ Cách viết khác : (accurst) /ə'kə:st/

Thân thiện

The old sailor believed the accurst treasure brought misfortune.

Definition

Adjective 1. Being under a curse; doomed to misfortune or evil: Describes a person, place, or thing that has been cursed, condemned, or is suffering under a malevolent fate. 2. Detestable, hateful, or abominable: Used to express strong moral condemnation or revulsion towards someone or something.

Usage

The word "accurst" is an archaic or literary variant of "accursed." It is used to convey a sense of profound condemnation, often with a dramatic, poetic, or biblical tone. It describes a state of being cursed by fate, the gods, or divine will, or something worthy of being cursed.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The accurst kingdom suffered from plague and famine for a generation.
  • He was an accurst traitor in the eyes of his people.
  • They fled from the accurst ground where the battle had been fought.

Advanced Usage

• "to be accurst": To be in a state of being cursed.
  • The prophecy said the line would be accurst until the debt was paid.
• "accurst be...": A formulaic curse (archaic/literary).
  • Accurst be the day I agreed to this!

Variants and Related Words

• Accursed (adj): The more common modern form of "accurst," with the same meanings.
  • They searched for the accursed treasure.
• Curse (n/v): The noun or verb form from which "accurst" is derived.
  • The witch placed a curse on the village.

Synonyms

• Cursed: Afflicted by or deserving a curse.
• Damned: Condemned, especially to eternal punishment.
• Execrable: Detestable, abominable.
• Doomed: Destined for misfortune or destruction.

Idioms

• Accurst fate / lot: A destiny marked by misfortune.
  • He bore his accurst lot with silent dignity.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. under a curse

Từ đồng nghĩa

• accursed
• maledict