reverse jinxes
Deliberate negative predictions
Reverse jinxes are superstitious statements meant to bring about the opposite of what's said.
By expressing pessimism or predicting failure, you hope to trick fate into delivering success: We're definitely going to lose this game when you desperately want to win.
The practice acknowledges jinx logic while attempting to exploit it—tempting fate in the favorable direction.
Invoked harm through words
- luckChance affecting outcomes
- karmaSpiritual cause and effect
- fatePredetermined course of events
- tempting fateRisking bad outcomes recklessly
bad luck · good luck · omen · hex · charm · spell · superstitious · belief
Expecting unfavorable outcomes
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- optimismTendency to expect good
self-fulfilling prophecy · negativity · mindset · anticipation · coping · defense mechanism · disappointment · worry
Irony used to mock
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- self-deprecationBelittling oneself deliberately
- jokingSaying things in fun
- exaggerationOverstating beyond reality
fatalism · tongue-in-cheek · defeatism · negativity · comedy · trash talk · banter · teasing
Ardent admirers or coolers
- pregameBefore the main event
- predictionForecast of coming events
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
losing streak · winning streak · commentator · announcer · betting · odds · underdog · favorite
curse
Invoked harm through words
tempting fate · bad luck · good luck · omen · hex · charm · spell · superstitious · belief · taboo
pessimism
Expecting unfavorable outcomes
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
optimism · self-fulfilling prophecy · negativity · mindset · anticipation · coping · defense mechanism · disappointment · worry · dread
sarcasm
Irony used to mock
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- self-deprecationBelittling oneself deliberately
- jokingSaying things in fun
exaggeration · fatalism · tongue-in-cheek · defeatism · negativity · comedy · trash talk · banter · teasing
fans
Ardent admirers or coolers
- pregameBefore the main event
- predictionForecast of coming events
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
championship · losing streak · winning streak · commentator · announcer · betting · odds · underdog · favorite · outcome
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Causes of bad fortune
tempting fate · hubris · overconfidence · bragging · boasting
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Causes of bad fortune
curses · tempting fate · positive affirmations · manifestation · law of attraction
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