belief

• Substantiv, das die Annahme bezeichnet, dass etwas existiert oder wahr ist, oft ohne Beweis, oder eine feste Überzeugung oder Meinung.

A noun referring to an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof, or a firmly held opinion or conviction.

1. Acceptance as trueA2formal

   An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof.

   Glaube

   • It is my belief that honesty is the best policy.
   • She holds a strong belief in the power of education.
   • His belief in ghosts is based on personal experience.

   Synonymeacceptanceassumptionconvictioncredencefaithnotionopiniontrustview

   Antonymedenialdisbeliefdoubtincredulityrejectionskepticismunbelief

2. Religious faithB1formal

   A set of religious principles or faith.

   Glaubensbekenntnis

   • Their religious beliefs guide their daily actions.
   • He converted to a new belief system.
   • Freedom of belief is a fundamental human right.

   Synonymecreeddoctrinedogmafaithreligion

3. Trust or confidenceB1formal

   Trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something.

   Glaube

   • I have belief in your ability to succeed.
   • The team's belief in their coach never wavered.
   • She lost belief in the system after the scandal.

   Synonymeconfidencecredencefaithreliancetrust

   Antonymecynicismdisbeliefdistrustdoubtmistrustskepticismunbelief