Cussedness

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌsɪdnɪs/

Definitions of cussedness

noun stubbornness or bad temper, often used in a playful or humorous way

Example Sentences

Examples of cussedness in a Sentence

formal The cussedness of the situation made it difficult to find a solution.

informal I can't believe the cussedness of that guy's attitude.

slang Her cussedness was really getting on my nerves.

figurative The cussedness of the storm was relentless, causing damage everywhere.

Grammatical Forms of cussedness

• past tense: cussed
• plural: cussednesses
• comparative: more cussed
• superlative: most cussed
• present tense: cusses
• future tense: will cuss
• perfect tense: have cussed
• continuous tense: is cussing
• singular: cussedness
• positive degree: cussed
• infinitive: to cuss
• gerund: cussing
• participle: cussed

Origin and Evolution of cussedness

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cussedness' originated in the United States, likely as a colloquial term derived from 'cuss' meaning to curse or swear.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'cussedness' has come to represent stubbornness, obstinacy, or a difficult attitude, rather than just a tendency to curse.