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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Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Staying warm, protected For other Chiefs, some of their on-field swag is less about superstition and more about embracing the weather conditions.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
The tradition of wearing specific underwear colors on New Year's Eve is a superstition that has more recently gained traction online.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Individuals with this intense flying phobia might engage in different rituals or superstitions to get ready for a flight, Taylor said.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superstition. Accessed 15 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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