superstitious

[ soo-per-stish-uhs ]

adjective

1. of the nature of, characterized by, or proceeding from superstition:

   superstitious fears.

2. pertaining to or connected with superstition:

   superstitious legends.

3. believing in, full of, or influenced by superstition.

superstitious

/ ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃəs /

adjective

1. disposed to believe in superstition
2. of or relating to superstition

Derived Forms

• ˌsuperˈstitiously, adverb
• ˌsuperˈstitiousness, noun

Other Words From

• super·stitious·ly adverb
• super·stitious·ness noun
• over·super·stitious adjective
• over·super·stitious·ly adverb
• over·super·stitious·ness noun
• unsu·per·stitious adjective
• unsu·per·stitious·ly adverb
• unsu·per·stitious·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of superstitious¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English supersticious, from Latin superstitiōsus, from superstiti(ō) superstition + -ōsus -ous

Example Sentences

Why: I am deeply superstitious.

From Slate

Kamala Harris Why: I’m a bit superstitious about putting this down in writing lest I jinx something, but I do ultimately lean toward believing that a majority of voters recognize the danger of another Trump term.

From Slate

As CEO of teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries was described to me as an eccentric and superstitious genius who, with his highlighted hair and penchant for flip-flops and plastic surgery, personified the youthful All-American brand he created.

From BBC

Tuyet’s mother can’t explain how the crooks pulled her in with the story of the healer, as she is adamantly not superstitious nor spiritual.

From BBC

But on vibes, no squad has matched the positive energy generated in Queens this season; from infielder Jose Iglesias’ “OMG,” pop song, the unofficial anthem of the team; to the superstitious connection that Grimace, the purple pear-shaped McDonalds mascot character, forged among the fan base after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at the start of a Mets’ regular-season winning streak.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apprehensive