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superstitious

[soo-per-stish-uhs] / ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ əs /
ADJECTIVE
having superstitions
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ADJECTIVE
based on superstition
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“People watching me play probably thought that I am a superstitious guy,” Nadal, 40, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Born and raised in New York, she describes her Sicilian family as very superstitious.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

With unreliable mobile service, no wi-fi and a deeply superstitious population that does not respect him, Loftis is determined to bring in tourists and secure a better life for his teenage son.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Barker says he is superstitious and has fine-tuned his routine to prepare for an auction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

Flatnose snorted scornfully, but this time he made no comment on Basta’s superstitious nature.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke



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