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cussed Synonyms

Another word for cussed

Choosing another word for cussed depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To use profane, vulgar, or offensive language; to swear or curse (past tense and past participle of cuss).

Usage Example

"He accidentally hit his thumb with the hammer and cursed under his breath."

Strongest
cursed
swore
Strong
blasphemed

• adjective (Context 2)

Obstinate, stubborn, or perversely cantankerous (used informally).

Usage Example

"The old mule was too stubborn to budge an inch down the muddy trail."

Strongest
stubborn
obstinate
ornery
contrary
mulish
cantankerous
Strong
pigheaded
perverse

• adjective (Context 3)

Annoying, detestable, or cursed (used informally as an intensifier to express irritation).

Usage Example

"He spent all afternoon trying to fix that cursed lawnmower."

Strongest
cursed
darned
confounded
Strong
blasted
infernal
pesky
wretched

Opposites of cussed

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

blessed
compliant
agreeable
tractable
cooperative
amenable
bless
praise
See all opposites of cussed

• Nearby Words

cusk
cusp
cuss
cussed
cusser
cussword
custard

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