Jinxed: meaning, definitions and examples

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jinxed

[ ˈdʒɪŋkst ]

Adjective

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bad luck

Having been jinxed means that someone or something is believed to bring bad luck or misfortune.

Synonyms

cursed, hexed, unlucky.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
jinxed	Use this when someone or something seems to have bad luck consistently. It often feels more casual and less serious. Ever since she bought that car, she's been jinxed with endless repairs Every time we plan a picnic, it rains I think we're jinxed!
cursed	This word is for more serious situations where it feels like there is a deliberate supernatural force causing bad events. The family believed their house was cursed after several unexplained accidents He felt cursed after losing his job and breaking his leg in the same week
unlucky	This is a general term used to describe someone or something that experiences bad luck without any supernatural implications. He was unlucky to miss the bus and be late for the interview They were unlucky to have their flight delayed twice in one day
hexed	Usually associated with magic or witchcraft. It's more specific than 'jinxed' and implies an intentional spell. They thought the field was hexed because no crops would grow there She was convinced someone had hexed her after everything started going wrong

Examples of usage

Ever since that black cat crossed her path, she felt jinxed.
After losing his lucky charm, he was convinced he was jinxed.
Many believed the old abandoned house was jinxed, as no one who lived there seemed to have good luck.
The team blamed their losing streak on being jinxed.
She avoided walking under ladders, fearing she would become jinxed.

Translations

Translations of the word "jinxed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amaldiçoado

🇮🇳 शापित

🇩🇪 verflucht

🇮🇩 terkutuk

🇺🇦 проклятий

🇵🇱 przeklęty

🇯🇵 呪われた

🇫🇷 maudit

🇪🇸 maldito

🇹🇷 lanetli

🇰🇷 저주받은

🇸🇦 ملعون

🇨🇿 prokletý

🇸🇰 prekliaty

🇨🇳 被诅咒的

🇸🇮 preklet

🇮🇸 bölvaður

🇰🇿 қарғыс алған

🇬🇪 წყევლილი

🇦🇿 lanətlənmiş

🇲🇽 maldito

Etymology

The term 'jinxed' originated in American English and is believed to have been first used in the early 20th century. It is derived from the word 'jinx' which means to bring bad luck or misfortune. The concept of being jinxed is often associated with superstitions and beliefs in curses and hexes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,302, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.

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