superstition
noun
su·per·sti·tion
ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shən 
1
a
: a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation
b
: an irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural, nature, or God resulting from superstition
2
: a notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary
Examples of superstition in a Sentence
It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck.
tales of superstition, witchcraft, and magic
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 Jan. 2025
There was no superstition, no effort to make some drastic mojo change to his game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2025
The practice ties celebration to a deeply rooted superstition: sweet grapes predict good fortune, while sour ones warn of challenges.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Below, 13 New Year’s Eve superstitions encompassing cultures from around the world to incorporate into your December 31st festivities.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for superstition
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superstition. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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superstition
noun
su·per·sti·tion
ˌsü-pər-ˈstish-ən
1
: a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic
2
: an unreasoning fear of nature, the unknown, or God resulting from superstition
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