superstitious

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

Etymology

From Old French superstitieux, from Latin superstitiōsus, from superstitio + -ōsus.

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