Being poorly nourished catches a temperature -- unlucky

I believe the answer is:

ill-fated

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(Other definitions for ill-fated that I've seen before include "'Doomed, unlucky (3-5)'" , "Unlucky, destined to lose" , "Destined for bad luck" , "Unlucky, bad times ahead" , "Yelp like pig" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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