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

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

The dramatist said he was superstitious and didn't want to mention too much.

From BBC

She battles off mysterious creatures, ensuring the family’s safety by remaining tethered to their crumbling wooden cabin with ropes in a ritual that’s either superstitious or supernatural.

From Los Angeles Times

In this magical read, Armstrong charms readers while drawing from rural folklore, superstitious beliefs and adventure in a suspenseful coming-of-age novel.

From Los Angeles Times

"This comes as Trump, superstitious and nostalgic, wants the team that helped him win in 2016 back," she observed.

From Salon

Related Words

• apprehensive