faith

Definitions

Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.

Strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof.

Examples

She kept her faith that everything would eventually turn out for the best.

The community gathered at the temple to practice their shared faith.

It takes a great deal of faith to trust someone you have only just met.

Synonyms

belief trust confidence conviction reliance credence assurance

Antonyms

distrust doubt skepticism disbelief mistrust cynicism suspicion