adverb
- in a manner that is annoying, stubborn, or difficult to deal with; obstinately or perversely
Usage: informal; often used for emphasis
Examples
- The old machine was cussedly difficult to repair.
- He cussedly refused to admit he was wrong.
- The weather turned cussedly cold overnight.
- She cussedly insisted on doing things her own way.
- The problem proved cussedly resistant to simple solutions.