ill-omened

/ˌɪl ˌˈoʊmənd/
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Definitions of ill-omened
  1. adjective
    marked by or promising bad fortune
    synonyms: doomed, ill-fated, ill-starred, star-crossed, unlucky
    unfortunate
    not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
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