plural noun
Ideas that you think are true, even though you may not be able to prove them.
Our beliefs shape our actions and decisions.
Respecting other people's beliefs is important in a diverse society.
American English
How to pronounce beliefs
nounB1Common word
bihLEEFS
/bɪˈlifs/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of belief
Ideas that you think are true, even though you may not be able to prove them.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Feelings of trust that people or things are good, true, or likely to succeed.
The investors' beliefs in the company's future varied widely.
Different beliefs in the plan led the group to disagree about its chances.
Useful expressions
So extreme that it is difficult to believe.
The price of the house was beyond belief.
A set of ideas that a person or group accepts as true.
Family traditions can shape a person's belief system.