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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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Following his coach in his meditation and his superstition, Ball usually plays the sound when the clock in the arena hits 70 minutes before game-time.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
The oarfish's eerie, serpentine appearance and deep-sea origins have cemented its reputation as a creature of mystery and superstition.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
There aren’t really traditions or superstitions to keep.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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 23 Apr. 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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