Star-crossed
[stahr-krawst, -krost] /ˈstɑrˌkrɔst, -ˌkrɒst/
adjective
1.
thwarted or opposed by the stars; ill-fated:
star-crossed lovers.
star-crossed
adjective
1.
dogged by ill luck; destined to misfortune
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