star–crossed

adjective \ˈstär-ˌkrȯst\

: not lucky : having bad luck

Full Definition of STAR-CROSSED

: not favored by the stars : ill-fated <a pair of star–crossed lovers take their life — Shakespeare>

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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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