"curseworthy" meaning in English

See curseworthy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: curseworthier [comparative], more curseworthy [comparative], curseworthiest [superlative], most curseworthy [superlative]
Etymology: From curse + -worthy. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|curse|worthy}} curse + -worthy Head templates: {{en-adj|er|more}} curseworthy (comparative curseworthier or more curseworthy, superlative curseworthiest or most curseworthy)
  1. Worthy of a curse or of being cursed; abominable; detestable.
    Sense id: en-curseworthy-en-adj-fR6JELKB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -worthy

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