leap of faith

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of believing in something despite a lack of proof of its truth or existence, or the attempt of something without being sure of its possible outcome.

Word forms

leap of faith leaps of faith

Etymology

Often attributed to Søren Kierkegaard, although he never used the exact wording.

Related words

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