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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Others were unnerved by the spooky sentiment, and several comments referenced superstitions warning against pregnant women visiting cemeteries.
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Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
Otherwise logical souls swore that data, not superstition, informed their rage against these garments.
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Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
Otherwise logical souls swore that data, not superstition, informed their rage against these garments.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 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 5 Jun. 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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