beliefs

be-liefs · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of belief; things that are believed; convictions or opinions.

  2. 2.

    Religious or spiritual convictions.

  3. 3.

    A system of ideas or principles.

Forms

plural: beliefs

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    core beliefs — Fundamental convictions central to one's identity.
  • •
    religious beliefs — Faith-based convictions about spirituality.
  • •
    limiting beliefs — Beliefs that constrain one's potential.

Related words

Antonyms: disbeliefs, doubts
See also: belief, believe, faith
Synonyms: convictions, opinions, tenets, views

Etymology

From Old English gelēafa ("belief"), with plural -s ending. Note the irregular spelling change from -f to -fs in the plural.