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accursed Synonyms

Another word for accursed

Choosing another word for accursed depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Under a curse; doomed to misfortune, misery, or destruction.

Usage Example

"According to ancient legend, the royal family was cursed after betraying their sacred oath."

Strongest
cursed
doomed
damned
Strong
ill-fated
jinxed
hexed
bedeviled
star-crossed

• adjective (Context 2)

Detestable, abominable, or infuriating; used to express strong annoyance, hatred, or anger toward something.

Usage Example

"The hikers spent hours trying to find their way out of that detestable swamp before nightfall."

Strongest
detestable
execrable
Strong
abominable
confounded
wretched
odious
hateful
vile
infernal
blasted

Opposites of accursed

The opposite of accursed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

blessed
beloved
cherished
delightful
favored
wonderful
fortunate
pleasant
See all opposites of accursed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Accursed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/accursed
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