Another Word For Jinx

Meaning

The word "jinx" refers to a person or thing that brings bad luck or misfortune. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to bring bad luck to someone or something. Essentially, if something is said to be jinxed, it is thought to cause failure or problems.

Synonyms

• Curse
• Hex
• Spell
• Omen
• Bad luck

Antonyms

• Blessing
• Luck
• Fortune
• Favor
• Success

Etymology

The term "jinx" comes from the late 19th century and is believed to be derived from the Latin word "iynx," which refers to a type of bird associated with witchcraft and divination powers. The bird was thought to have magical qualities.

Examples

1. "Ever since she broke that mirror, she believes she’s been jinxed."
2. "The team's losing streak is so long that some fans think they’re jinxed."
3. "I don’t want to jinx our chances of winning, so I won’t mention it again."
4. "He claimed the old house was jinxed because of all the bad luck the previous owners had."