star-crossed

American  

[stahr-krawst, -krost] / ˈstɑrˌkrɔst, -ˌkrɒst /

adjective

1. thwarted or opposed by the stars; ill-fated.

   star-crossed lovers.

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star-crossed British  

adjective

1. dogged by ill luck; destined to misfortune

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Etymology

Origin of star-crossed

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

The same cannot be said of the longest story, “The Birdkeeper’s Moral,” in which half a century of Turkish history is seen through the lens of a star-crossed romance.

From New York Times

Few of these kings and queens are embroidered into fables focusing on the star-crossed nature of their love, ignoring actual matters of governance whose effects impact reality even now.

From Salon

The star-crossed lovers survived and have set up shop away from Los Angeles, taking a stab at their own version of starting over which, as this series is fond of reminding us, is impossible.

From Salon

It relates the tale of a star-crossed couple forced to separate.

From Los Angeles Times

Later, the cast re-enacts the medieval story of the star-crossed Tristan and Isolde.

From New York Times