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Meaning of star-crossed
The primary meaning of the word "star-crossed" refers to being destined for or marked by misfortune or ill-fate.
Etymology of star-crossed
The term "star-crossed" originates from the idea that the positions of the stars influence human affairs, and that certain people are born under unfortunate celestial circumstances, hence being "star-crossed"
The phrase gained popularity after William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, where the two main characters are described as "star-cross'd lovers"
Synonyms
ill-fated
doomed
cursed
unfortunate
unlucky
hapless
ill-starred
unlucky
unfortunate
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
woeful
miserable
lamentable
deplorable
pitiful
regrettable
sorrowful
mournful
dismal
gloomy
desperate
hopeless
forsaken
abandoned
jinxed
hexed
unlucky
star-crossed
fateful
fatal
inauspicious
unpropitious
unfavorable
adverse
dire
grim
bleak
desperate
Definitions
- Bringing bad luck, or having a reputation for bringing bad luck
- * Having an unhappy or unfortunate life, or having a particular unhappy or unfortunate experience
Usage Examples
- The star-crossed lovers were ultimately separated by their feuding families
- * The star-crossed team had a string of bad luck, losing every game in the tournament
Antonyms
lucky
fortunate
blessed
prosperous
successful
happy
joyful
jubilant
triumphant
victorious
favored
advantageous
successful
thriving
flourishing
booming
blooming
radiant
beaming
resplendent
glorious
exemplary
model
ideal
perfect
flawless