ill–starred

adjective \-ˈstärd\

: very unlucky : certain to end in disaster

Full Definition of ILL-STARRED

: ill-fated, unlucky <an ill–starred venture>

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Synonyms: hapless, hard-luck, ill-fated, ill-starred, jinxed, luckless, snakebit (or snakebitten), star-crossed, unfortunate, unhappy

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