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superstitious mind

[ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs maɪnd]
noun phrasepl: superstitious minds
mente supersticiosa
1. A mind or way of thinking characterized by belief in supernatural influences, omens, and magical thinking rather than rational or scientific explanations
A superstitious mind might avoid walking under a ladder due to fear of bad luck.
Uma mente supersticiosa pode evitar passar sob uma escada por medo de má sorte.
2. The tendency to attribute events to supernatural causes or to believe in luck and fate beyond logical reasoning
His superstitious mind led him to consult tarot cards before making important decisions.
Sua mente supersticiosa o levou a consultar cartas de tarô antes de tomar decisões importantes.
Synonyms
credulous mindbelieving mindmystical mindirrational mindmente crédulamente mística
Antonyms
rational mindskeptical mindscientific mindmente racionalmente cética

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mente supersticiosa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mente supersticiosa
Common in everyday speech and culture
São Paulo
mente supersticiosa
Used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
mente supersticiosa
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have one's head in the clouds
to believe in luck
to be superstitious as the devil
acreditar em presságios
ter a cabeça nas nuvens
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