superstition

noun

su·per·sti·tion ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shən How to pronounce superstition (audio)

: a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation

: an irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural, nature, or God resulting from superstition

: a notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary

Example Sentences

It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck. tales of superstition, witchcraft, and magic

Recent Examples on the Web Chastain had previously had a superstition about holding an Oscar, and once refused to touch Redmayne's award.

Jake Coyle, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022 Kobe Bryant’s jersey numbers, are to his fans, or 4, Beyoncé’s favorite number, is to the Beyhive: a source of superstition and devotion.

Maddie Ellis, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The rejection of aerosol transmission as a superstition carried a strong emotional charge that is still felt today.

Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 26 Aug. 2022 Twenty people from Salem and neighboring towns were killed and hundreds of others accused during a frenzy of Puritan injustice that began in 1692, stoked by superstition, fear of disease and strangers, scapegoating and petty jealousies.

Stephanie Pagones, Fox News, 1 Aug. 2022 Science and skill will always prevail over luck and superstition — never did get that big grayling out of Ugashik.

John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 Humanity is divided into hundreds of antagonistic cults afflicted by superstition, preventable disease, and violent self-sabotage.

Dennard Dayle, The New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2022 Twenty people from Salem and neighboring towns were killed and hundreds of others accused during a frenzy of Puritan injustice that began in 1692, stoked by superstition, fear of disease and strangers, scapegoating and petty jealousies.

Stephanie Pagones, Fox News, 1 Aug. 2022 Cora relocates to a small Essex village plagued by a local superstition about a mythical serpent.

K.j. Yossman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English supersticion, from Anglo-French, from Latin superstition-, superstitio, from superstit-, superstes standing over (as witness or survivor), from super- + stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	superstition
释义	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 Example Sentences It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck. tales of superstition, witchcraft, and magic Recent Examples on the Web Chastain had previously had a superstition about holding an Oscar, and once refused to touch Redmayne's award. Jake Coyle, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022 Kobe Bryant’s jersey numbers, are to his fans, or 4, Beyoncé’s favorite number, is to the Beyhive: a source of superstition and devotion. Maddie Ellis, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The rejection of aerosol transmission as a superstition carried a strong emotional charge that is still felt today. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 26 Aug. 2022 Twenty people from Salem and neighboring towns were killed and hundreds of others accused during a frenzy of Puritan injustice that began in 1692, stoked by superstition, fear of disease and strangers, scapegoating and petty jealousies. Stephanie Pagones, Fox News, 1 Aug. 2022 Science and skill will always prevail over luck and superstition — never did get that big grayling out of Ugashik. John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 Humanity is divided into hundreds of antagonistic cults afflicted by superstition, preventable disease, and violent self-sabotage. Dennard Dayle, The New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2022 Twenty people from Salem and neighboring towns were killed and hundreds of others accused during a frenzy of Puritan injustice that began in 1692, stoked by superstition, fear of disease and strangers, scapegoating and petty jealousies. Stephanie Pagones, Fox News, 1 Aug. 2022 Cora relocates to a small Essex village plagued by a local superstition about a mythical serpent. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English supersticion, from Anglo-French, from Latin superstition-, superstitio, from superstit-, superstes standing over (as witness or survivor), from super- + stare to stand — more at stand First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition superstition noun su·per·sti·tion ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shən : a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or chance It's a superstition that the number 13 is unlucky. superstition noun as in myth a belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck; a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance myth error delusion misconception fallacy illusion falsehood misbelief misunderstanding fiction untruth hallucination factoid falsity misperception misinterpretation tale misapprehension misinformation lie miscomprehension misrepresentation pretense inaccuracy misjudgment distortion pretence sophism sophistry misstatement old wives' tale misknowledge misreport story half-truth fib Antonyms & Near Antonyms truth verity
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superstition

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