adjective
- having or showing a belief in superstitions; influenced by irrational fear of the unknown or mysterious
Examples
- She was too superstitious to walk under a ladder.
- Many superstitious people avoid black cats.
- He carried a rabbit’s foot because he was superstitious about luck.
- The superstitious sailor refused to sail on Friday the 13th.
- Despite being educated, she remained superstitious about breaking mirrors.
- His superstitious beliefs prevented him from staying in room 13.