Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

star-crossed

adjective

/ˈstɑːr krɔːst/

Definition

In astrology, ‘star-crossed’ refers to events or individuals influenced negatively by their stars or fate, often associated with ill fortune in love or relationships.

Examples

Romeo and Juliet are portrayed as star-crossed lovers whose tragic fate leads to their untimely deaths.
The novel tells the story of two star-crossed friends whose lives take them in different directions.

Meaning

The term is commonly used to describe lovers whose relationship is doomed to fail due to external circumstances, often emphasizing the idea of fate or destiny.