ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
1. : having or destined to an evil fate : unfortunate , hapless
an ill-fated army
an ill-fated ship
started out on the ill-fated expedition
2. : that causes or marks the beginning of misfortune or bad luck
an ill-fated suggestion
met them in an ill-fated hour
Synonyms: see unlucky