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ILL-STARRED Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word ill-starred. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word ill-starred. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ILL-STARRED

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doomed
adjectiveadj
noun

• people who are destined to die soon

adjective satellite

• marked for certain death

• in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell

• marked by or promising bad fortune

• (usually followed by `to') determined by tragic fate

ill-fated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by or promising bad fortune

unlucky
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or bringing misfortune

adjective satellite

• marked by or promising bad fortune

cursed
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

adjective satellite

• in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell

hapless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deserving or inciting pity

jinxed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (usually used colloquially) causing or accompanied by misfortune

unfortunate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

• not auspicious; boding ill

noun

• a person who suffers misfortune

adjective satellite

• unsuitable or regrettable

ill-omened
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by or promising bad fortune

Best Hypernyms For ILL-STARRED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ill-starred, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
cursed doomed jinxed unfortunate unlucky

Alternatives for DOOMED

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