ill-fated
intermediateB1/ɪlˈfeɪtɪd/ · ill-fa-ted
Destined to experience bad luck or misfortune.
Meanings
Destined to experience bad luck or misfortune.
بدقسمتی کے ساتھ مقدر ہونا یا بدقسمتی کا شکار ہونا۔
بدقسمت
badqismat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- ill-fated journey
- ill-fated romance
- ill-fated decision
Example Sentences
Their ill-fated attempts to climb the mountain ended in tragedy.
ان کے بدقسمت پہاڑ چڑھنے کی کوششیں ایک سانحے میں ختم ہوئیں۔
Un ke badqismat pahaar chadhne ki koshishen aik sanhay mein khatam huin.
The ill-fated ship sank on its maiden voyage.
بدقسمت جہاز اپنی پہلی سفر پر ڈوب گیا۔
Badqismat jahaz apni pehli safar par doob gaya.
He often reflects on his ill-fated decisions in life.
وہ اکثر اپنی زندگی میں بدقسمت فیصلوں پر غور کرتا ہے۔
Woh aksar apni zindagi mein badqismat faislon par ghor karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'ill-fated' by associating it with a dark, stormy cloud that brings bad weather.
Visualize a ship struggling against stormy seas, representing bad luck.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, bohat nikle mere arman, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires such that there is breath for each desire; many of my wishes were fulfilled, but still they were few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بدقسمت چاہے تو بھی کیا ہوتا ہے
badqismat chahe to bhi kya hota hai
What can happen if the ill-fated wishes?
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "ill-fate" — to have bad luck or misfortune
First known use: 19th century
The term 'ill-fated' combines 'ill', meaning bad or unfortunate, with 'fated', indicating destiny or fortune. It has been used since the 19th century.