blind faith

Belief without evidence

Blind faith is belief or trust held without evidence or critical examination.

The phrase usually carries negative connotations, suggesting naïve or dangerous credulity: He followed the guru with blind faith.

It can describe religious devotion that rejects questioning, or loyalty to any person, institution, or idea despite warning signs: Her blind faith in the company's leadership cost her everything.

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no questions asked · dogma · zealot · conviction · surrender · obedience · follower · doctrine · cult · fervor · piety · naive · gullible · loyalty · sheep · unwavering · die hard · religion

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Opposites
epistemic basis

blind faithrational belief

View supported by evidence

critical thinking · scientific reasoning · empiricism · scientific knowledge · logical analysis

cognitive stance

blind faithskepticism

Disposition toward doubt

doubt · critical inquiry · questioning · agnosticism · incredulity

trust disposition

blind faithearned trust

Confidence gained through reliability

distrust · mistrust · wariness · suspicion · cynicism

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G