What is another word for shlimazel?
Pronunciation: [ʃlˈɪme͡ɪzə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "shlimazel" is of Yiddish origin and refers to a person who is consistently unlucky or chronically jinxed. If you're looking for synonyms for this word, you could use "klutz," "jinxed," "hapless," "unlucky," or "jinx." Other alternatives could include "unfortunate," "mishap-prone," "hoodooed," "hexed," and "unpropitious." Each of these words can be used interchangeably to describe a person who seems to always have bad luck or misfortune. Whether you're describing a character in a book, recounting one of your own experiences, or making a humorous comment, these words are perfect when you need to sum up your misfortunes or somebody else's in a single word.
