belief (Meaning)
belief (n)
any cognitive content held as true
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
belief (n.)
Assent to a proposition or affirmation, or the acceptance of a fact, opinion, or assertion as real or true, without immediate personal knowledge; reliance upon word or testimony; partial or full assurance without positive knowledge or absolute certainty; persuasion; conviction; confidence; as, belief of a witness; the belief of our senses.
A persuasion of the truths of religion; faith.
The thing believed; the object of belief.
A tenet, or the body of tenets, held by the advocates of any class of views; doctrine; creed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of belief
Synonyms:
- positiveness
- certitude
- sureness
- insistence
- dogma
- dependance
- dogmatism
- hope
- reliance
- dependence
- trust
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word belief
any cognitive content held as true, a vague idea in which some confidence is placedAssent to a proposition or affirmation, or the acceptance of a fact, opinion,
credit, faith, conviction, axiom, certainty, assurance, philosophy, principle, article of faith, precept
disbelief, disbelief, unbelief,doubt, doubt, unbelief, skepticism, mistrust, nonbelief,discredit
His belief in the supernatural never wavered, despite the lack of evidence.
The belief system of the ancient civilization was deeply rooted in nature worship.
She held an unwavering belief in the power of love to conquer all.
Our beliefs shape our perception of the world and our place within it.
