
ill-starred
/ˌɪl ˈstɑːrd/
destined to fail or be unlucky
ill-starred in a sentence
“Their ill-starred romance ended in tragedy.”
Origin of ill-starred
From belief that stars influence destiny
Related Words
star-crossed
thwarted by bad luck; ill-fated
propitious
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
portentous
of great significance; ominous; pompously solemn
fated
destined to happen; predetermined by fate
auspicious
conducive to success; favorable
inauspicious
not conducive to success; unpromising