star-crossed

[ stahr-krawst, -krost ]

adjective

1. thwarted or opposed by the stars; ill-fated:

   star-crossed lovers.

star-crossed

adjective

1. dogged by ill luck; destined to misfortune

Word History and Origins

Origin of star-crossed¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Word History and Origins

Origin of star-crossed¹

C16: from cross (in the sense: thwart): so called because of the astrological belief that the stars affect people's destinies