Rational
Rational adjective - Consistent with or based on or using reason.
Usage example: rational behavior
Superstitious is an antonym for rational.
Superstitious
Superstitious adjective - Showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance.
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Synonyms for Superstitious
Rational is an antonym for superstitious.
Nearby Word: superstition
Both words in one sentence
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Being a rational, scientific man, he is loath to be associated with what he sees as superstitious nonsense.
Source: Literature / Mary Russell -
On the other hand, Ichabod is a deeply superstitious man, in contrast to the rational Bones, so in a sense, Brom is actually the smarter of the two.
- Gavin, the atheist protagonist of The Ledge, was intended to be shown as a courageous, rational, tolerant and moral person who refuses to fall for any superstitious beliefs.
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