superstitious

[soo-per-stish-uhs] / ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ əs /

ADJECTIVE

having superstitions

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehensive

WEAK

credulous fearful gullible

ADJECTIVE

based on superstition

Synonyms

WEAK

erroneous groundless unfounded unproven untrue

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

If Los Angeles is acting a little superstitious this week, blame it on the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

"Maybe I'm superstitious, but this time I would try to find another place," quipped Tusk.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

Clifford is superstitious and applies fake tan and washes her hair as part of her ritual before every game.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

We smiled and waved back, happy day, two guys on a ride—then drove for a block or two in grim, superstitious silence.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt