Words Of Misfortune

noun a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something

verb to utter offensive words in anger or annoyance

• The curse of poverty has plagued this region for generations.
• I swear, it feels like there's a curse on our family sometimes.
• I can't believe I failed that test, what a curse!
• The curse of addiction can be a heavy burden to bear.

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

• The ill-starred expedition faced numerous setbacks from the very beginning.
• That ill-starred camping trip was a disaster from start to finish.
• The ill-starred party ended up being a total flop.
• Her ill-starred attempt at starting a business left her in financial ruin.

adjective showing or suggesting that future success is unlikely; not conducive to success; unlucky

• The inauspicious weather forecast forced the event organizers to reschedule the outdoor concert.
• It seems like an inauspicious start to the day with all this rain.
• This inauspicious situation is really putting a damper on our plans.
• The inauspicious beginning of their relationship eventually led to a breakup.