stupidstition

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Meaning · English

A belief or superstition that is especially foolish or senseless, or lacking any rational basis.

Register: derogatory, humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I don't believe in that, or any other unpleasant 'stupidstition' as my reverend used to call them , " Rose retorted, as she hastily began to dress, for the last time, in the blue striped costume which had been hers for nearly three years, but was, in a few hours, to change to one pure white, like a

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stupidstition” mean?

A belief or superstition that is especially foolish or senseless, or lacking any rational basis.

Is “stupidstition” formal or informal?

stupidstition is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.