# superstition vs superstitious

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### superstition
*noun · IPA /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #22,236*
A belief considered to be irrational, unfounded, or based solely on fear and ignorance, particularly credulous reverence towards and belief in supernatural forces.

### superstitious
*adjective · IPA /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ · frequency rank #24,332*
Susceptible to superstitions.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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