ill-fated

[ il-fey-tid ]

/ ˈɪlˈfeɪ tɪd /

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adjective

destined, as though by fate, to an unhappy or unfortunate end: an ill-fated voyage.

bringing bad fortune.

Nearby words

ill-considered, ill-defined, ill-disguised, ill-disposed, ill-equipped, ill-fated, ill-favored, ill-favoured, ill-fitted, ill-fitting, ill-formed

Origin of ill-fated

First recorded in 1700–10

SYNONYMS FOR ill-fated

1 doomed, hapless, ill-starred, jinxed.

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There was the ill-fated reelection campaign of Senator Kay Hagan in North Carolina, who lost to Republican Thom Tillis.
Latinos Aren’t a ‘Cheap Date’ for Democrats Anymore|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Perry has associated with Barbour since at least 2012, when Barbour served on his ill-fated but memorable presidential campaign.
Tea Party Unloads on 'Complete Imbecile' Rick Perry|Olivia Nuzzi|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This appears to glorify a crime,” said Cheek, “as does the apparent emphasis on their illegal and ill-fated invasion.
The Never-Ending Falklands War: In Buenos Aires, A Museum's Selective History|Michael Luongo|August 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Republicans cast her ill-fated health care policy task force as a “shadow government.”
Everyone Sees the Hillary They Want to See|Eleanor Clift|June 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Up until his ill-fated Republican presidential primary run, Perry had never lost an election in his entire life.
Can Rick Perry Get A Second Chance With GOP Voters In 2016|Myra Adams|March 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What an an ill-fated Girl should I be, if I should fall in love with him, and he should happen not to like me?
Memoirs of Miss Sidney Biddulph|Frances Sheridan
The canteen was surpassed only by Meaulte, of ill-fated memory.
A Company of Tanks|W. H. L. Watson
The young stewardess of the "Iona" who met with a terrible death on that ill-fated vessel in the heroic effort to rescue a child.
Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, September 28, 1895|Various
Is it not your duty to yourself to forget this ill-fated attachment?
The Moonstone|Wilkie Collins
Thou hast tended an ill-fated one!May all evilBe turned from thee!
The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie|Richard Wagner

British Dictionary definitions for ill-fated

ill-fated

adjective

doomed or unluckyan ill-fated marriage

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ill-fated

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ill-fated

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