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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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How we adorn ourselves is extremely personal, even a little superstitious.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

When he is stymied, as tends to happen, he seeks the advice of his captive, a sharper man than any of the small-minded, superstitious figures on his council.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“People watching me play probably thought that I am a superstitious guy,” Nadal, 40, said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

Richie is anxious to get back home by 5:15, because Tiffany, who is pregnant, has a superstitious notion that that’s the time she’ll go into labor.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

But there were rumors about Spares being bad luck, and Ravenskillians were nothing if not superstitious.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega



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