Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ill-fated
Adjective
/ˌɪlˈfeɪ.tɪd/
Definition
Marked by disaster or misfortune; destined to fail.
Examples
- The ill-fated expedition ended in tragedy.
- He made an ill-fated decision that cost him his career.
- Her ill-fated romance was the talk of the town.
Meaning
The term ‘ill-fated’ is used to describe someone or something that is unlucky, often due to circumstances beyond their control.
Synonyms
- Unfortunate
- Jinxed
- Woeful
- Doomed
