Meaning & use
belief
A feeling of confidence that something is true, real, or right, even without full proof.
See it in a sentence
Her belief in the project kept the team motivated through several setbacks.
Ancient belief held that the sun traveled across the sky on a chariot.
A note on using this word
"Belief" can refer to a private opinion or to a shared religious or cultural doctrine; context usually clarifies which is meant.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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