Synonyms: doomed, ill-fated, ill-omened, ill-starred, unlucky
Definition: marked by or promising bad fortune
Usage: their business venture was doomed from the start; an ill-fated business venture; an ill-starred romance; the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons- W.H.Prescott
Similar words: unfortunate
Definition: not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
Usage: an unfortunate turn of events; an unfortunate decision; unfortunate investments; an unfortunate night for all concerned