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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