ill-fated
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ill–fat·ed

adjective \ˈil-ˈfā-təd\

Definition of ILL-FATED

1
: having or destined to a hapless fate : unfortunate <an ill–fated expedition>
2
: that causes or marks the beginning of misfortune

First Known Use of ILL-FATED

1710

Rhymes with ILL-FATED

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