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belief A conviction or acceptance that something is true, despite the lack of evidence. ■ John believes that he's the best athlete in the world, even though he can barely run a mile.
assumptions An unfounded belief or guess, often based on nothing more than someone else's word. ■ "I assumed you were coming to the party early, but then I saw your car arrive at 9 pm."
believed A feeling of having faith or confidence in something, such as a religious belief. ■ "I believed in the power of love to conquer all, but my relationship ended in divorce."
blasphemy The act of disrespectfully speaking ill of or mocking a person, group, or belief. ■ When the comedian made a blasphemous joke about the President's family, the audience erupted in laughter.
Conviction A strong belief or feeling that something is true, especially without any evidence to support it. ■ "I'm convinced that pineapple belongs on pizza, even though the whole world seems to disagree with me."
Convictions A strong belief or theory, often unfounded and based on personal bias. ■ "I'm convinced that pineapple pizza is delicious! I mean, what's not to love about savory ham and pineapple on a crust?"
Credence A belief or trust that something is true, especially a conviction based on personal experience. ■ "I have credence in the power of meditation to reduce stress," said the yogi, while simultaneously burning incense and chanting.
deluded Having a false or incorrect belief, especially one that is not supported by evidence or logic. ■ "That conspiracy theorist is so deluded, he thinks the moon landing was faked!"
delusion A belief that is so firmly held as to be false or unreasonable. ■ "I'm convinced that I can fly, I just haven't figured out how yet."
delusional A person who has a false belief that is not based in reality. ■ "I'm convinced that I can fly."
demonology The study of demons, or the belief in and worship of such supernatural beings. ■ "I can't believe I fell for that old demonology scam. I was convinced it would give me superpowers!
Despite A word used to indicate that something is true or valid despite the fact that it is countered by some other statement or belief. ■ "I'm telling you, despite what you may think, pineapple pizza is delicious!"
Dissident A person who is not in agreement with the majority opinion or belief of their group. ■ "The dissident scientist's controversial theories were met with skepticism by the scientific community."
Egomaniacal A person who has an excessive love of self and a strong belief in their own importance. ■ "I may be an egomaniacal genius, but I can't help it, I'm just that good."
False Something that is not true or accurate. Often used to describe a statement, opinion, or belief that is incorrect. ■ "I am a professional musician." False! I can barely play the harmonica on "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".
Invalidate To render invalid or unworthy of belief, especially by proving false or demonstrating a lack of evidence. ■ The new study completely invalidated the previous research on the topic, forcing scientists to reevaluate their conclusions.
Martyrs A person who is willing to suffer or die for a cause, belief, or principle. ■ "I may not be a martyr, but I'm willing to endure endless meetings just to get that project off the ground."
misconception A false belief or understanding of something, often based on ignorance or misunderstanding. ■ "I thought the sun rose in the west, but then I realized my misconception and learned about the east-west sunrise."
opinion A strong belief or conviction about something, often expressed without evidence or logical reasoning. ■ "I have an opinion that pineapple belongs on pizza."
Optimism A strange belief that everything will turn out for the best, even when all evidence suggests otherwise. ■ "I'm optimistic that this project will be completed on time, despite the fact that we haven't even started yet."
Preconceived A belief or opinion formed without having any knowledge or evidence to support it. ■ John had a preconceived notion that all politicians are corrupt, even before he had any experience with them.
racism The belief that one race is superior to another and therefore should be treated differently. ■ "I'm not racist, I just think black people are funny because they can dance!
Racist A person who has a strong belief in the superiority of their own race and dislikes or discriminates against people of other races. ■ "I'm not racist, I just think that certain races are better suited for certain jobs."
realism A belief in the existence and importance of things that are not necessarily true or real. ■ I'm a firm believer in conspiracy theories, even though most of them are completely unfounded. That's just my brand of realism.
recanting To renounce or abandon a previously held belief or position. ■ "After realizing that pineapple pizza was actually delicious, John began recanting his long-standing hatred of it."
Renegade1 A person who has rejected or renounced a previous position, belief, or obligation. ■ "John was once a hard-core environmentalist, but after being convinced by the oil industry's lobbyists, he reneged on his beliefs and started working for them."
renounce To publicly declare that one will no longer hold or support a belief, idea, or behavior. ■ After discovering the truth about her favorite celebrity's scandalous past, Emily decided to renounce her fandom and burn all of her merchandise.
Statements A series of words that express someone's opinion or belief about a topic. ■ "I believe pineapple belongs on pizza" - This statement is not only wrong, but it's also a slippery slope to a world without pizza.
stereotypes nounA generalized or oversimplified belief about a particular group of people. ■ "I heard that all Asian Americans are great at math, but I've met many who struggle with it just like me."
strongly Adverb describing the intensity of an emotion, action or belief. ■ He strongly believed that pineapple pizza was delicious.
Testament A solemn statement or declaration, especially concerning one's belief in a higher power. ■ "I give you my word, I will never break this promise" said John, as he held up his testament to the heavens.
think To engage in mental activity that results in an opinion or belief. ■ I think pineapple belongs on pizza.
trust A feeling of confidence or belief in someone's reliability, ability, or good intentions. ■I trust my cat to always land on her feet, even when falling from the top of the couch.
uncompromising refusing to make any concessions, especially in matters of principle or belief ■ "I'm an uncompromising vegetarian. I won't eat meat, even if it means missing out on delicious food!"
unconscionable Adjective used to describe an action or behavior that is so morally reprehensible as to be almost beyond belief or understanding.
Assumption An assumption is a belief that is not necessarily true, but is often taken for granted. It's like assuming you're the only one who knows how to make a perfect cup of coffee, even though you just burned it. ■ John assumed he could finish his project in an hour, but it took him three days.
believers A person who holds a particular belief, especially a religious one. They are also known as "true believers". ■ "I'm not a believer in ghosts," said John, but his friends were convinced that he was just trying to cover up his fear of the supernatural.
bloc A group of people who share a common ideology or political belief. ■ "The bloc of conservatives voted against the bill that would have raised taxes on the wealthy."; A term used to describe a group of people who are stuck together, such as a group of elephants or a clump of mushrooms. ■ "The bloc of elephants took over the field and started trampling everything in sight."; A term used to describe a group of people who are glued together, such as a group of tourists or a family reunion. ■ "The bloc of tourists was so glued together that they couldn't even move."
caution A strong feeling of fear or anxiety, often caused by the belief that something dangerous or unpleasant is about to happen. It's also a word for taking care not to do something foolish or reckless. ■ John should have been more cautious before jumping off the roof. Now he has a broken leg and a bruised ego.
clutches A firm, tight grip or hold on something. Also, to cling desperately to a situation or idea. ■ "He had such a tight clutch on my arm that I thought he was trying to strangle me.", "She couldn't let go of the belief that she was right, even when presented with evidence to the contrary. She was really clutching onto that idea."
commercialism The practice of valuing things in terms of money. It's the belief that everything should be bought and sold. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and realized it was time to get commercialized!
Conversion The act of changing from one state or form to another, usually involving the adoption of a new belief or way of life. ■ "I had a conversion experience when I realized that I didn't need to be so serious all the time. From then on, I started making more jokes and telling funny stories at parties."
Creed A set of religious beliefs or doctrines. ■The Catholic Church has a strict set of creeds that must be followed to ensure salvation., A belief or conviction that something is true. ■He had a strong creed in himself that he could always find success with his business ventures.
Delusions An excessive belief or fanciful notion that is not based in reality. Often used to describe a person who has lost touch with reality. ■ "I'm convinced the government is trying to spy on me, even though there's no evidence to support it."
dogged To persist in an unwise or mistaken course of action, often in the face of opposition. ■ Despite being warned about the dangers of investing in a certain stock, John continued to be dogged in his belief that it would pay off in the end.
expect To have a strong belief or opinion that something will happen, especially in the near future. ■ When I found out my boss was going to fire me, I expected him to walk into my office and say "Pack your bags!" Instead, he said "Don't bother. I just wrote you a check for all the vacation days you've accrued."
Extremely Adjective So much so that it's beyond belief or reason, to the point of being absurd or comically exaggerated. ■ When he said he was extremely hungry, I knew he meant he could eat a horse. But when he pulled out a bag of carrots and started nibbling on them, I couldn't help but laugh at his ridiculous appetite.
faithless Adjective: 1. Lacking faith or belief in a god, religion, or person. 2. Untrustworthy, unreliable, or unsupportive. Example usage: ■After he found out his girlfriend was cheating on him, John realized he had been a faithless fool for believing her every word.
fascism A political ideology characterized by extreme nationalism, dictatorial power, and a belief in the superiority of one race or culture over others. However, when used humorously, it often refers to someone who is extremely opinionated and unopen-minded. ■ "I'm not a fascist, I just have really strong opinions about pineapple pizza."
hopes A feeling of optimism about a particular outcome or situation, often accompanied by the belief that it will happen. ■ My hopes for this project were dashed when I realized I had to write 10,000 words in two weeks.