star crossed
Fated to fail
Star-crossed describes lovers or others whose relationship is doomed by fate or circumstances beyond their control.
The term comes from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where the title characters are called "star-crossed lovers"—their destiny written unfavorably in the stars.
The word implies that external forces, not personal failings, prevent happiness: The star-crossed couple met during wartime and never saw each other again.
Destined to fail
- cursedUnder a malevolent spell
- unluckyProne to misfortune
- jinxedAfflicted with misfortune
- hopelessBeyond possibility of success
destined · predestined · inevitable · fate · misfortune · adversity · ruin · downfall
ill-fated
Destined to fail
hopeless · destined · predestined · inevitable · fate · misfortune · adversity · ruin · downfall · forbidden
heartbreak
Crushing emotional pain
despair · woe · lament · bittersweet · poignant · pathos · melancholy · mournful · elegy · tragedy
star crossedblessed
Receiving divine favor
fortunate · lucky · charmed · auspicious · golden
star crossedmeant to be
Predetermined by fate
destined · fated · soulmates · made for each other · perfect match
star crossedmeant to be
Predetermined by fate
made for each other · soulmates · written in the stars · match made in heaven · twin flames
star, crossed, stars, starred, starring, starry, starlight, stardom, starless