Superstitious Meaning in English

word

US

/ˌsupɝˈstɪʃəs/

soo-pur-STI-shuhs

UK

/sˌuːpəstˈɪʃəs/

soo-puh-STI-shuhs

释义

Believing that certain events, actions, or objects can bring good or bad luck, often without scientific reason.

用法与细微差别

Describes someone who connects luck to rituals, numbers, or signs. Slightly negative or playful tone; use for beliefs not backed by evidence. Common with 'about' (e.g., 'superstitious about Friday the 13th'). Not the same as 'religious' or 'spiritual'.

• Spanish: supersticioso - supersticiosa
• Portuguese (BR): supersticioso - supersticiosa
• Portuguese (PT): supersticioso - supersticiosa
• Chinese (Simplified): 迷信的
• Chinese (Traditional): 迷信的
• Hindi: अंधविश्वासी
• Arabic: خرافي
• Bengali: অন্ধবিশ্বাসী
• Russian: суеверный
• Japanese: 迷信的
• Vietnamese: mê tín
• Korean: 미신을 믿는
• Turkish: batıl inançlı
• Urdu: توہم پرست
• Indonesian: takhayul - mempercayai takhayul

例句

My grandmother is very superstitious.

basic

He is superstitious about black cats.

basic

Some people are superstitious about breaking mirrors.

basic

I'm not very superstitious, but I never walk under ladders.

natural

She's a little superstitious about wearing the color red during exams.

natural

Most of my friends aren't superstitious, but they knock on wood just in case.

natural