karma

[US]/'kɑːmə/
[UK]/'kɑrmə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. fate or destiny in Buddhism and Hinduism, determined by one's actions in previous lives

Phrases & Collocations

law of karma

positive karma

negative karma

bad karma

good karma

Example Sentences

There's bad karma around the house today.

While those who have not been reached by formal Indian philosophy have only vague ideas about the doctrines of karma and moksha, in semipopular milieus these doctrines gave rise to much speculation.

Believing in karma helps people make sense of the world.

She thinks that everything happens for a reason due to karma.

Good deeds are believed to bring positive karma.

Some people believe in the concept of karma influencing their future lives.

He hopes that by doing good deeds, he can accumulate good karma.

The idea of karma is deeply rooted in many Eastern religions.

Negative actions are thought to result in bad karma.

She believes that by treating others well, she can attract positive karma.

Karma is often seen as a way to explain the inequalities in the world.

The concept of karma suggests that our actions have consequences.

Real-world Examples

Prof. Not: Trust you to spoil the karma.

Source: BBC University Life English

You have to trust in something, your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.

Source: Steve Jobs' speech

Of course you feel terrible. You completely screwed up your karma, Dude.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 2

I thought that if bad karma really existed, this was it.

Source: 1000 episodes of English stories (continuously updated)

It's a really beautiful secular way of expressing karma or reincarnation.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

Lost lilies, but this is karma, it speaks of loss and grief.

Source: Appreciation of English Poetry

Connor! - He did kill someone, after all, so maybe this is just karma.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

It closes this story and throws in a little joke about luck and karma.

Source: The secret to keeping conversations from falling flat.

Maybe this is karma for all those times I told people to get lost.

Source: MBTI Personality Types Guide

I guess I'm...I just think...I believe in karma. You know, good people deserve good things.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

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