Superstitious

/ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/

Synonyms for "superstitious" (32 found)

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Closest matches (7)

Adjective(3 words)
credulousdotingeasily taken ineasy of belief

Strong matches (9)

Adjective(5 words)
fatalistgulliblesillogical conductirrationalirrational conduct
fondinclined to believeinfatuated
Adjective(1 words)

Related words (16)

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More general

6 entries
categorygrouphumanirrational behaviorirrational beliefperson

More specific

8 entries
folkfolk belieffortune telling beliefhabitual ritualpeasantritual behaviorvillagervillagers

Collocations

9 entries
superstitious beliefsuperstitious beliefssuperstitious culturesuperstitious fearssuperstitious practicessuperstitious ritualsuperstitious ritualssuperstitious thinkingthe superstitious

Inflections

3 entries
more superstitiousmost superstitioussuperstitious people

Derivations

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Sample sentences

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She was superstitious, as the people of that period usually were.

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Some superstitious people in America believe that if a black cat crosses your path, you'll have bad luck.

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Actually, Maria is a modern young woman, however, she is as superstitious as my grandmother.

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Suppressive cultures are often superstitious.

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