100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "jinx"

Definition

Jinx (noun): A person or thing that brings bad luck or misfortune; a curse or spell believed to cause such bad luck.

Synonyms

• Hex
• Curse
• Spell
• Malediction
• Bane
• Misfortune

Antonyms

• Blessing
• Fortune
• Luck
• Favor
• Boon
• Serendipity

Examples

1. I think I really jinx my team every time I wear that old jersey.
2. She believes that stepping on a crack will jinx her chances of success.
3. After losing three games in a row, he joked that he was a jinx.
4. Don’t say that out loud; you might jinx the outcome!
5. I accidentally jinx my friend’s date by mentioning it too often.
6. The old superstition says that breaking a mirror can jinx your luck for seven years.
7. He doesn’t want to jinx his winning streak by talking about it.
8. Some people think black cats jinx your day if they cross your path.
9. She felt like her negative thoughts were starting to jinx her.
10. I always worry that I will jinx our plans by talking about them too soon.
11. His constant complaining seemed to jinx the whole project.
12. If I mention my promotion, I might jinx it, so I’ll keep quiet.
13. They say that saying "good luck" before a game can jinx the players.
14. The rain on the day of the event felt like a jinx to everyone involved.
15. I told him not to jinx it by counting his chickens before they hatch.
16. She felt like she had jinx her chances with that last-minute mistake.
17. He avoided the topic of finances, fearing he might jinx his investments.
18. The wedding plans were going smoothly until someone said they were perfect—then it felt like a jinx.
19. I hope I don’t jinx it by saying how well everything is going.
20. Just mentioning the word “loss” can sometimes jinx the outcome.
21. The superstition around jinx is prevalent in many cultures.
22. He was convinced that certain numbers would jinx his lottery chances.
23. She didn’t want to jinx her luck by celebrating too early.
24. Every time he plays the lottery, he feels like he might jinx his numbers.
25. The coach believed that the losing streak was a jinx that needed to be broken.
26. He had a habit of giving compliments that would inevitably jinx the person he praised.
27. I always thought it was silly, but I didn’t want to jinx my upcoming vacation by talking about it.
28. Can you believe that just talking about it seemed to jinx the entire situation?
29. She thought her friend was a jinx after everything went wrong on their trip.
30. They avoided discussing the score during the game to prevent any jinx.
31. I hope I don’t jinx my new job by mentioning it to too many people.
32. She couldn’t help but feel that her comment had jinx the meeting.
33. He knows better than to jinx his plans by revealing them too soon.
34. The jinx of the previous team haunted them throughout the season.
35. He always believed that his sister was a jinx because of her bad luck.
36. She tried not to jinx her performance by thinking too highly of it.
37. The idea of jinx was enough to make him cautious in his predictions.
38. It felt like a jinx when the lights went out during their important presentation.
39. They worried that talking about their plans to move would jinx the sale.
40. He was superstitious enough to think that his thoughts could jinx his future.
41. Their long-awaited vacation seemed to be a jinx right from the start.
42. He was afraid that mentioning his favorite player would jinx their game.
43. It always seemed like something would go wrong when she was around—a real jinx.
44. She had a habit of jinx everything by declaring it perfect too soon.
45. He felt like he had somehow jinx his chances of winning the contest.
46. Every time they played, someone would inevitably jinx the team’s momentum.
47. The idea that someone could be a jinx persisted throughout the season.
48. I didn’t want to jinx our chances by celebrating before it was official.
49. Her cheerful demeanor was a welcome relief, but he feared it might jinx their luck.
50. It’s funny how people will say you can jinx your own luck just by thinking about it.
51. The team’s losing streak was so bad that they thought they were cursed or jinx.
52. He was convinced that the old doll was a jinx after all the strange things happened.
53. Just a hint of doubt can jinx even the best-laid plans.
54. She advised him not to jinx his chances by boasting about his skills.
55. He was always trying to avoid anything that might jinx his luck.
56. They say that the moment you start feeling too confident, you can jinx it all.
57. The jinx surrounding the project made everyone extremely cautious.
58. I didn’t want to jinx the moment by taking too many pictures.
59. Even talking about bad luck can sometimes jinx your fortune.
60. The broken mirror was thought to jinx her love life.
61. When she said it was going to be a perfect day, I worried she might jinx it.
62. He had a tendency to jinx his own success by second-guessing himself.
63. The family believed that their house was jinx after several unfortunate events.
64. He didn’t want to jinx the team by expressing too much optimism.
65. She joked that her cooking was a jinx because everyone got sick.
66. The idea of a jinx made them all nervous during the championship game.
67. He believed that mentioning a good day could jinx it into a bad one.
68. The superstitions surrounding jinx can vary greatly from culture to culture.
69. It seemed like every time they planned a picnic, it would rain—like a jinx.
70. She avoided saying anything about the outcome to not jinx it.
71. The team’s performance was so erratic that they felt like they were under a jinx.
72. He refused to talk about his winning streak, fearing he might jinx it.
73. The jinx of the previous year lingered in everyone’s mind.
74. She was convinced that her bad luck was due to a family jinx.
75. He knew he had to be careful, or he might jinx the whole operation.
76. The fear of jinx kept them from celebrating until the victory was secured.
77. She thought her friend was a jinx after several mishaps occurred.
78. Every time they mentioned the game, it seemed to jinx their chances.
79. I didn’t want to jinx my new relationship by talking about the future.
80. The concept of a jinx is deeply rooted in many old folk tales.
81. He believed it was just a jinx when they lost their luggage on the trip.
82. The bad luck seemed to jinx everyone involved in the project.
83. It felt like a jinx when they arrived only to find the event canceled.
84. I worried that my excitement could jinx the outcome of the exam.
85. She was careful not to jinx her friend’s chances at the audition.
86. The team was in such a rut that they started looking for a jinx to blame.
87. He learned not to jinx himself by making bold predictions.
88. The idea that someone could be a jinx was laughed off until it was proven true.
89. It was a fine line between confidence and jinx for him.
90. She often wondered if her luck was just a jinx waiting to happen.
91. He felt the need to jinx the competition by downplaying his own abilities.
92. The jinx seemed to follow them no matter where they went.
93. She had a knack for making jokes that would jinx the situation.
94. He was careful to not jinx his next big project by speaking too soon.
95. The incident made them believe there was a jinx on their family.
96. She was worried that discussing her success would jinx it.
97. They all joked that the jinx was real after the unexpected turn of events.
98. His superstitions caused him to jinx himself more often than not.
99. The whole team felt like they were under a jinx after the loss.
100. She was always careful not to jinx her good fortune by being overconfident.