Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ill-starred
Adjective
/ˌɪlˈstɑːrd/
Definition
Marked by misfortune or bad luck; destined to fail.
Examples
- His ill-starred attempt to start a business ended in bankruptcy.
- She came from an ill-starred family, struggling through hardships her entire life.
Meaning
The term ‘ill-starred’ describes something or someone that is doomed to encounter difficulties or misfortune due to unfortunate circumstances or fate.
Synonyms
- unlucky
- doomed
- ill-fated
- unfortunate
