ill-fated
adjectiveHow many syllables in ill-fated?
There are 3 syllables in the word ill-fated.How to pronounce ill-fated:
Definition of ill-fated:
- ill-fated (adjective):
- adjective. marked by or promising bad fortune.
- having or destined to a hapless fate unfortunate
Synonyms for ill-fated:
adverse
disastrous
doomed
hapless
hard-luck
ill-omened
ill-starred
jinxed
luckless
snakebitten
star-crossed
tragic
tragical
unfavorable
unfortunate
unhappy
unlucky
Antonyms for ill-fated:
advantageous
aiding
assisting
auspicious
beneficial
blessed
favorable
favourable
fortuitous
fortunate
good
happy
healthful
helpful
life-giving
lucky
miraculous
nice
nondestructive
prosperous
providential
successful
triumphant
trivial
unimportant
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