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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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2024
Intolerance, superstition, hostility towards all things foreign and diabolical intrigues at the royal court are his biggest enemies.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Denial, mixed with superstition, took the place of facts, allowing society to function despite the ever-present risks of death and disability.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Apart from being a horror movie franchise, Friday the 13th is said to conjure superstitions, legends, and even some bad luck.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 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 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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