superstitious
1 of 1adjective/ˌsupərˈstɪʃəs/
Forms:more superstitious,most superstitious
1
believing in irrational or supernatural ideas or practices, often based on luck or omens
- She is superstitious about walking under ladders, believing it brings bad luck.
- His superstitious habit of carrying a lucky charm with him everywhere he goes comforts him during times of uncertainty.
- The superstitious belief in Friday the 13th as an unlucky day has led to widespread avoidance of certain activities on that date.
- Despite being a scientist, he is superstitious about certain rituals he believes bring him success in his experiments.
- The superstitious tradition of throwing salt over one's shoulder to ward off evil spirits is still practiced in some cultures.