belief

4 definitions • 9 examples

the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true:

His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times.

Recent scandals have shaken many people's belief in (= caused people to have doubts about) politicians.

something that you believe:

All religious and political beliefs should be respected equally.

[ + that ] It is my (firm) belief that nuclear weapons are immoral.

He called at her house in the belief that (= confident that) she would lend him the money.

too bad, good, difficult, etc. to be imagined:

The brutality of the murders was beyond belief.

the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true:

[ C ] philosophical beliefs

[ C ] He made no secret of his belief that she was guilty.

[ U ] I have no belief in magic.