ill-starred

The word “ill-starred” has 2 syllables: ill-starred.

It's pronounced as /ɪlˈstɑːrd/.


What is synonym and antonym for ill-starred?

In the thesaurus, “ill-starred” has 58 synonyms and 39 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for ill-starred

  • adverse
  • appalling
  • awful
  • calamitous
  • cataclysmic
  • catastrophic
  • damaging
  • deadly
  • deplorable
  • depressed
  • deprived
  • destitute
  • destructive
  • dire
  • disadvantaged
  • disastrous
  • disturbing
  • dreadful
  • fatal
  • fateful
  • grievous
  • grim
  • hapless
  • harmful
  • harrowing
  • heartbreaking
  • ill-fated
  • impoverished
  • inappropriate
  • inauspicious
  • incurable
  • indigent
  • inevitable
  • lamentable
  • luckless
  • malignant
  • miserable
  • mortal
  • needy
  • painful
  • pathetic
  • perverse
  • pitiful
  • poisonous
  • regrettable
  • ruinous
  • sad
  • shocking
  • terrible
  • tragic
  • unfavorable
  • unfortunate
  • unhappy
  • unlucky
  • unmanageable
  • untoward
  • virulent
  • woeful

Antonyms for ill-starred

  • advantageous
  • aiding
  • assisting
  • auspicious
  • blessed
  • calming
  • cheerful
  • comforting
  • delightful
  • encouraging
  • excellent
  • favorable
  • favored
  • fortunate
  • good
  • great
  • happy
  • harmless
  • healthful
  • healthy
  • helpful
  • hopeful
  • joyful
  • joyous
  • life-giving
  • lucky
  • nice
  • pleasant
  • pleasing
  • proper
  • prosperous
  • rich
  • suitable
  • trivial
  • unimportant
  • wealthy
  • wholesome
  • wonderful
  • worthwhile

Meanings of ill-starred

  • adjective
    1. Doomed to a bad fate; hapless.

Example Sentences

  • The ill-starred expedition faced one misfortune after another, culminating in their eventual abandonment.
  • Despite their best efforts, the ill-starred couple seemed destined for a troubled relationship.
  • The ill-starred venture resulted in significant financial losses for the investors.
  • The town's ill-starred history was marked by a series of disasters and setbacks.
  • The playwright's ill-starred debut received scathing reviews from critics, effectively ending his career in theater.

On this page you'll find 97 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill-starred, such as: advantageous, adverse, aiding, appalling, assisting, auspicious, awful.

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