ill-fated

The word “ill-fated” has 3 syllables: ill-fa-ted.

It's pronounced as /ɪl ˈfeɪ.tɪd/.


What is synonym and antonym for ill-fated?

In the thesaurus, “ill-fated” has 3 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ill-fated along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ill-fated

  • disastrous
  • unfortunate
  • unhappy

Antonyms for ill-fated

  • favored
  • fortunate
  • happy
  • lucky

Meanings of ill-fated

  • adjective
    1. Unlucky; doomed.

Example Sentences

  • The ill-fated expedition to the Arctic ended in tragedy when the explorers became stranded in the icy wilderness.
  • Despite their hopes for success, the ill-fated business venture quickly spiraled into bankruptcy.
  • The ill-fated romance between the star-crossed lovers ended in heartbreak and sorrow.
  • The ill-fated decision to ignore safety protocols resulted in a disastrous accident at the construction site.
  • The ill-fated flight encountered unexpected turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill-fated, such as: disastrous, favored, fortunate, happy, lucky, unfortunate, unhappy.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • abortive
  • bankrupt
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  • deficient
  • destitute
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  • disastrous
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  • faded
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  • flopped
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  • forgot
  • fruitless
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  • ill-fated
  • inadequate
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  • ineffective
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ill-starred

  • adverse
  • appalling
  • awful
  • calamitous
  • cataclysmic
  • catastrophic
  • damaging
  • deadly
  • deplorable
  • depressed
  • deprived
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  • disturbing
  • dreadful
  • fatal
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  • grievous
  • grim
  • hapless
  • harmful
  • harrowing
  • heartbreaking
  • ill-fated
  • impoverished
  • inappropriate
  • inauspicious
  • incurable
  • indigent
  • inevitable
  • lamentable
  • luckless
  • malignant
  • miserable
  • mortal
  • needy
  • painful
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  • perverse
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  • poisonous
  • regrettable
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  • sad
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  • unfavorable
  • unfortunate
  • unhappy
  • unlucky
  • unmanageable
  • untoward
  • virulent
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