Belief
n.hopeful, resilientwarm
What it means
Confidence that a person, idea, or desired outcome is trustworthy or possible.
Reach for it when expressing hopeful trust that supports action despite uncertainty
Her belief in the apprentices gave them courage to attempt the difficult repair.
Choose between these
6- everyday
reliance on a person is emphasized
not when an abstract possibility is meant
- warm
trust continues without complete evidence
not when the claim rests on demonstrated facts
- warm
desire and possibility matter together
not when certainty is being asserted
- professional
assurance in ability or outcome is central
not when a doctrine or worldview is intended
- formal
the belief is firmly and consciously held
not when tentative hope is more honest
- literary
calm certainty gives emotional steadiness
not when open-minded doubt remains important
Said against
3- doubt
- disbelief
- mistrust
It naturally appears in
3- strong belief
A strong belief in fair access shaped the foundation's grants.
- belief in someone
His belief in someone overlooked by others changed her path.
- deeply held belief
Their deeply held belief in restoration kept the project alive.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, Noun sense 2: confidence or trust opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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