accursed

adjective/əˈkɜrst/

Frequency rank: #17,971 most common English word

Meaning

Under a curse; regarded as deeply hateful or unlucky.

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Example sentence

The villagers refused to enter the accursed forest, believing it brought misfortune to all who set foot inside.

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