SUPERSTITIOUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SUPERSTITIOUS?

Need another word that means the same as “superstitious”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “superstitious” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Superstitious” are: mythical, irrational, illusory, groundless, unfounded, unprovable, credulous, prone to superstition

Superstitious as an Adjective

Definitions of "Superstitious" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “superstitious” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Having or showing a belief in superstitions.
• Showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance.

Synonyms of "Superstitious" as an adjective (8 Words)

credulous	Disposed to believe on little evidence. The gimmick would convince none but the most credulous.
groundless	Without a basis in reason or fact. Your fears are quite groundless.
illusory	Based on or having the nature of an illusion. Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy.
irrational	Of a number quantity or expression not expressible as a ratio of two integers and having an infinite and non recurring expansion when expressed as a decimal Examples of irrational numbers are the number and the square root of 2. Irrational feelings of hostility.
mythical	Idealized, especially with reference to the past. One of Denmark s greatest mythical heroes.
prone to superstition	Having a tendency (to); often used in combination.
unfounded	Without a basis in reason or fact. Unfounded suspicions.
unprovable	Unable to be demonstrated by evidence or argument as true or existing. The hypothesis is not merely unprovable but false.

Usage Examples of "Superstitious" as an adjective

• Many superstitious beliefs and practices are connected with sneezing.
• Finally realized that the horror he felt was superstitious in origin.

Associations of "Superstitious" (30 Words)

absurd	An absurd state of affairs. The allegations are patently absurd.
absurdity	A message whose content is at variance with reason. The crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown s behavior.
belief	A vague idea in which some confidence is placed. It strengthened my belief in his sincerity.
faith	Strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof. He cherished the faith of a good woman.
fatuity	A ludicrous folly.
foolish	Devoid of good sense or judgment. He was foolish enough to confide in her.
gibberish	Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense. He talks gibberish.
goofy	Having or displaying protruding or crooked front teeth. Wore a goofy hat.
idolatrous	Blindly or excessively devoted or adoring. Idolatrous religions.
illogical	Lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning. An illogical fear of the supernatural.
impolitic	Not politic. It was impolitic to pay the slightest tribute to the enemy.
inadvisable	Not prudent or wise; not recommended. Running on the ice is inadvisable.
incoherent	Not logical or internally consistent. The film is ideologically incoherent.
inexpedient	Not practical, suitable, or advisable. An inexpedient tactic.
injudicious	Showing very poor judgement; unwise. I took a few injudicious swigs of potent cider.
irrational	An irrational number or quantity a surd. Irrational animals.
laughable	Incongruous;inviting ridicule. If it didn t make me so angry it would be laughable.
luck	An unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another. Bad luck caused his downfall.
ludicrous	So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. Every night he wore a ludicrous outfit.
nonsense	Having no intelligible meaning. Nonsense syllables.
pantheistic	Of or relating to pantheism.
prattle	Speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. Do you intend to keep up this childish prattle.
preposterous	Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. A preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history.
proselytize	Convert to another faith or religion. Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas.
religion	A particular system of faith and worship. Consumerism is the new religion.
ridiculous	Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce. That ridiculous tartan cap.
silly	A foolish person (often used as a form of address. A silly hat.
unreasonable	Beyond normal limits. Unreasonable demands.
untenable	Incapable of being defended or justified. This argument is clearly untenable.
unwise	Not appropriate to the purpose. An unwise investor is soon impoverished.