Synonyms for

Faith

Verb / feɪθ / Another word for faith — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Faith is believing in something without needing proof or evidence.

Synonyms & similar words

organizedreligion religiousbelief religion trust belief trust confidence conviction assurance certainty hope reliance loyalty devotion allegiance piety religion spirituality fidelity constancy steadfastness perseverance tenacity determination

Synonyms by register

Formal

belief conviction trust reliance

Informal

trust belief confidence hope

Literary

creed persuasion assurance

Antonyms

doubt disbelief skepticism uncertainty distrust agnosticism

Common collocations

  • blind faith
  • leap of faith
  • lose faith
  • have faith
  • faith in God
  • faith in humanity
  • faith healer

Word family

noun faith
adjective faithful
adverb faithfully

Usage note

Faith often implies belief without empirical proof. 'Faithful' can also mean loyal or constant.

Example sentences

  1. I have faith that my team will win the game.
  2. She has faith in her ability to pass the test.
  3. His faith in humanity was restored after witnessing an act of kindness.
  4. Faith is important to many people and provides them with guidance.
  5. Without faith, life can feel uncertain and scary.

Quotes

  • Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. - Voltaire
  • Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. - Saint Augustine

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