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Superstitious is an English word with synonyms like irrational. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Superstitious in a sentence

Superstitious meaning

  1. Susceptible to superstitions.
  2. Arising from or having the character of superstitions.
  3. Overexact; unnecessarily scrupulous.

Synonyms of Superstitious

irrational

Related words

Other words often associated with Superstitious or its synonyms:

nonrational blind unreasonable illogical real rational incoherent

Using Superstitious

  • The main meaning on this page is: Susceptible to superstitions. | Arising from or having the character of superstitions. | Overexact; unnecessarily scrupulous.
  • Useful related words include: irrational.
  • In the example corpus, superstitious often appears in combinations such as: superstitious and, superstitious belief, the superstitious.

Context around Superstitious

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 5 start, 11 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

various 1× amy 1× overly 1× themselves 1×

Often after:

belief 3× beliefs 2× mother 1× may 1× stance 1× wondered 1× stanmore 1× reasons 1× nonsense 1× dust 1×

Sentence patterns with Superstitious

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a superstitious person might 1× are not superstitious in the 1× be overly superstitious about that 1× braun s superstitious stance on 1× bunch of superstitious nonsense 1× consider themselves superstitious 1× dear amy superstitious wondered how 1× explore various superstitious beliefs in 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a superstitious person 1× dear amy superstitious 1× he must not 1× her son jon 1× in one illustration 1× it is understood 1×

Common sentence endings:

better financial luck 1× consider themselves superstitious 1× cultures and times 1× dislike or envy 1× goddesses she said 1× his previous marriage 1×

Words around Superstitious

Just before it in the word index:

superstitions 54 superstition 119 superstation 2 superstate 3 superstars 314 superstardom 30

Just after it in the word index:

superstock 10 superstore 55 superstores 16 superstorm 15 superstorms 2 superstox 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

abingdon 84 abrahams 84 abuzz 84 accc 84 adriatic 84 akande 84

Corpus analysis for Superstitious

  • In this selection, "superstitious" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, various, amy, overly, belief, beliefs and mother stand out and add context to how "superstitious" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a superstitious person might and are not superstitious in the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "superstitious" sits close to words such as abingdon, abrahams and abuzz, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with superstitious

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The more superstitious, the more poor. (6 words)

Superstitious dust left twisting in the wind. (7 words)

About 25% of Americans consider themselves superstitious. (7 words)

Longer example sentences

Lamar Jackson caught a tough break early in the Baltimore Ravens’ game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday when a referee tripped him in the end zone, but those who are superstitious may tell you it saved the star quarterback’s season. (43 words)

In one illustration of the mashup of sacred and superstitious, Stanmore describes a “trial by combat” between champions of the Bishop of Salisbury and the Earl of Salisbury in 1355, to win Sherborne Castle. (34 words)

To not adorn their ear, or hinder them in any way, was most likely a superstitious belief that they would function better without it, and the garbless Ferengi would have better financial luck. (33 words)

Example sentences (20)

The book states “all superstitious beliefs are relics of a common ‘prehistoric ignorance’ in humans,” and goes on to explore various superstitious beliefs in different cultures and times.

After many other failed attempts to try and solve the ailment afflicting Regan, her superstitious mother decides to call a priest out of desperation.

Lamar Jackson caught a tough break early in the Baltimore Ravens’ game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday when a referee tripped him in the end zone, but those who are superstitious may tell you it saved the star quarterback’s season.

On becoming Britain's first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves said: 'I'm not superstitious but I don't want to tempt fate and start measuring the curtains.

Same goes for Braun’s superstitious stance on the Nuggets’ first championship in franchise history.

That shameful incident took place because of the superstitious and anti-intellectual foundations many lecturers have dug, laid, watered, and maintained in the universities over the years.

They are also used to cast off the evil eye - a superstitious belief that bad luck is brought to someone when a person glares at them with feelings of dislike or envy.

To not adorn their ear, or hinder them in any way, was most likely a superstitious belief that they would function better without it, and the garbless Ferengi would have better financial luck.

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When some 'dreadlock' is found in the hair, it is linked to the superstitious belief that such matted hair is blessing and cutting them could invite the wrath of a goddesses," she said.

Dear Amy: “Superstitious” wondered how to get rid of a wedding band from his previous marriage.

He must not be overly superstitious about that sort of thing because he was eager to share with his team and everyone at CU’s fall sports media day what his wish was.

Her son Jon, 61, said: "We are not superstitious in the slightest so have no qualms about having it up past the Twelfth Night.

In one illustration of the mashup of sacred and superstitious, Stanmore describes a “trial by combat” between champions of the Bishop of Salisbury and the Earl of Salisbury in 1355, to win Sherborne Castle.

It is understood that the shoes could have been put there for superstitious reasons to act as a good luck charm to ward off evil spirits.

Others, like New York Yankees announcer Michael Kay, believe it is a bunch of superstitious nonsense.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was recently asked why he crossed himself before a game if he isn't superstitious.

Superstitious dust left twisting in the wind.

The more superstitious, the more poor.

About 25% of Americans consider themselves superstitious.

A superstitious person might think it’s bad luck to crap on some adoring kids on the eve of a final.

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Common combinations with superstitious

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "superstitious" in a sentence?
An example: "The book states “all superstitious beliefs are relics of a common ‘prehistoric ignorance’ in humans,” and goes on to explore various superstitious beliefs in different cultures and times." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "superstitious" from authentic English texts.
What does "superstitious" mean?
Superstitious means: Susceptible to superstitions.
What are synonyms of "superstitious"?
Common synonyms of "superstitious" include: irrational.
How many example sentences with "superstitious" are there?
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