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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.

Origin of ill-fated

First recorded in 1700–10

SYNONYMS FOR ill-fated

1 doomed, hapless, ill-starred, jinxed.

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Words nearby ill-fated

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

Example sentences from the Web for ill-fated

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 unlucky an ill-fated marriage