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cur
When referring to a dog, "cur" suggests a lack of pedigree or a scruffy, stray appearance. While it can be a neutral description of a mongrel, it often carries a negative connotation of being low-quality or unwanted.
When used to describe a person, "cur" is a severe and archaic insult. It does not just mean "bad person," but specifically targets a lack of courage, honor, or dignity. It evokes the image of a dog that cringes or snarls from a position of weakness. Because of its old-fashioned feel, it is rarely heard in modern casual conversation and is most commonly found in historical novels, fantasy settings, or highly stylized dramatic speech.
Compared to "coward," "cur" is more visceral and dehumanizing, as it explicitly compares the person to a base animal. It is significantly more aggressive than calling someone "mean" or "contemptible."
Meanings
Examples
The stray cur barked incessantly at the passing carriages.
The stray cur barked incessantly at the passing carriages.
You spineless cur, how dare you betray your own kin.
A mangy cur slept in the alleyway behind the tavern.
I will not be lectured by a sniveling cur like you.
The old man shared his meager crust of bread with the shivering cur.
He is nothing more than a cur who hides behind others when trouble arises.
The village was plagued by a pack of wild curs.