Rational and Superstitious

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

  • Literature / Mary Russell Being a rational, scientific man, he is loath to be associated with what he sees as superstitious nonsense.
  • Literature / The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 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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