Pronunciation: /ˈkɜrsɪŋ/

Definitions of cursing

noun Cursing can also be used as a noun to refer to the act of using profane language.

Example Sentences

A1 She heard her neighbor cursing loudly next door.

A2 The children were scolded for their cursing in the school playground.

B1 His cursing at the referee got him kicked out of the game.

B2 The politician's cursing in the leaked video caused a scandal.

C1 The author's use of cursing in the novel added a gritty realism to the story.

C2 The comedian's cursing on stage was part of his edgy persona.

verb Cursing is a verb that refers to the act of using profane or offensive language.

Example Sentences

A1 She was cursing loudly after stubbing her toe.

A2 He was cursing under his breath when he couldn't find his keys.

B1 The angry customer was cursing at the cashier for messing up his order.

B2 The coach was cursing at the players for not giving their best effort.

C1 The politician was caught on camera cursing during a heated debate.

C2 The author's use of cursing in the novel added a gritty realism to the dialogue.

Examples of cursing in a Sentence

formal The politician was caught on camera cursing at the press during the interview.

informal I heard my neighbor cursing loudly after he dropped his phone.

slang She was cursing up a storm after she failed her driving test.

figurative The dark clouds overhead seemed to be cursing the town with a never-ending storm.

Grammatical Forms of cursing

past tense

cursed

plural

cursing

comparative

more cursing

superlative

most cursing

present tense

curse

future tense

will curse

perfect tense

have cursed

continuous tense

is cursing

singular

curser

positive degree

cursing

infinitive

to curse

gerund

cursing

participle

cursed

Origin and Evolution of cursing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'cursing' is derived from the Old English word 'cursung', which is related to the word 'curse'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to invoking a curse or expressing strong disapproval, the term 'cursing' has evolved to encompass a broader range of profane or offensive language used to express anger or frustration.