Ill-Starred

Pronunciation: /ɪl stɑːrd/

Definitions of ill-starred

adjective Ill-starred is an adjective that describes something as unlucky or unfortunate.

Example Sentences

A1 The ill-starred princess lived in a gloomy castle.

A2 The ill-starred expedition faced many obstacles in their journey.

B1 The ill-starred relationship ended in heartbreak for both parties.

B2 The ill-starred business venture resulted in financial ruin for the investors.

C1 The ill-starred decision to go against the advice of experts led to disastrous consequences.

C2 The ill-starred attempt to reconcile with their estranged family members only caused more conflict.

Examples of ill-starred in a Sentence

formal The ill-starred expedition faced numerous setbacks from the very beginning.

informal That ill-starred camping trip was a disaster from start to finish.

slang The ill-starred party ended up being a total flop.

figurative Her ill-starred attempt at starting a business left her in financial ruin.

Grammatical Forms of ill-starred

• past tense: ill-starred
• plural: ill-starred
• comparative: more ill-starred
• superlative: most ill-starred
• present tense: ill-star
• future tense: will be ill-starred
• perfect tense: has been ill-starred
• continuous tense: is being ill-starred
• singular: ill-starred
• positive degree: ill-starred
• infinitive: to ill-star
• gerund: ill-starring
• participle: ill-starred

Origin and Evolution of ill-starred

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ill-starred' originated from the belief in astrology, where the positions of stars were thought to influence one's fate and luck.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something influenced by unlucky stars, 'ill-starred' has evolved to also refer to unfortunate circumstances or events.