schlemiel

Example Sentences

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A Jew writing in German, “Kafka sees that the schlemiel loses. He sees it through to the tragic end,” as European Jewry soon would.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Romano’s part here, as well-intentioned, Queens-dwelling, “Rocky”-quoting schlemiel Leo Russo, is a sort of enjoyably familiar hybrid of his previous roles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Played by Noah Segan, the film’s writer-director, Francis is Jewish and speaks Yiddish; sometimes schlep and schlemiel just make his points better.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2022

As Costanza, Mr. Stiller was perpetually struggling to control his temper, blood pressure and contempt for his son, George, a balding schlemiel played by Jason Alexander.

From Washington Post • May 11, 2020

He shoved me back, and like an utter schlemiel, I tripped over a branch and planted my butt in a shallow puddle.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros