Ill-fated (adjective)

Unfortunate or doomed to failure or bad luck.

Origin:

The term 'ill-fated' originated in the 16th century and is a combination of the words 'ill' meaning 'bad' or 'unfortunate' and 'fated' meaning 'predetermined by fate or destiny'.

Examples:

1. The ill-fated expedition to the North Pole ended in tragedy with the loss of all its members.
2. His ill-fated attempt to fly around the world was thwarted by bad weather and mechanical problems.
3. The ill-fated love affair between the two celebrities was constantly in the headlines, but eventually ended in heartbreak.
4. The ill-fated launch of the new product was plagued with technical difficulties and it was eventually pulled from the market.
5. The ill-fated relationship was doomed from the start and both parties knew it was only a matter of time before it ended.