superstitious

adj. believing that certain objects or actions can bring good or bad luck, even if there is no scientific reason for it.

adj. describing a person who maintains irrational beliefs in supernatural causality or omens.

“He is very superstitious and will never walk under a ladder.”

“Even in a modern society, many people remain superstitious, carrying lucky charms to ward off perceived misfortune during important events.”

adj. describes a habit or belief that comes from a fear of bad luck or magic.

adj. arising from or characterized by superstition rather than logic or empirical evidence.

“The sailor had a superstitious fear of starting a journey on a Friday.”

“The villagers maintained a superstitious ritual of leaving food by the forest edge to appease spirits they believed controlled the harvest.”

adj. being too careful or worried about small details.

adj. excessively scrupulous or overexact regarding details or rules.

“The old clerk was superstitious about the exact placement of his pens.”

“His superstitious adherence to the ancient protocols of the court made him appear rigid to the younger diplomats.”

Archaic