believed implicitly

[bɪˈliːvd ɪmˈplɪsɪtli]
verb phrase
acreditou implicitamente
1. accepted as true without question, doubt, or reservation; trusted completely and absolutely
She believed implicitly in his honesty despite the rumors.
Ela acreditava implicitamente em sua honestidade apesar dos rumores.
2. had complete faith or confidence in something without requiring proof or evidence
The children believed implicitly everything their grandmother told them.
As crianças acreditavam implicitamente em tudo o que sua avó lhes dizia.
3. accepted a statement or belief as absolute truth without critical examination
For years, he believed implicitly in the company's mission.
Por anos, ele acreditava implicitamente na missão da empresa.
This phrase reflects a concept valued differently across cultures. In Brazilian and American contexts, 'believing implicitly' can be viewed positively when referring to faith or loyalty, but negatively when suggesting gullibility. The phrase is formal and literary, often used in educated discourse rather than casual conversation.
NYC Slang
bought it hook, line, and sinker
Synonyms / Sinônimos
believed without questiontrusted completelyhad absolute faith inaccepted unconditionallybelieved wholeheartedly
Antonyms / Antônimos
doubtedquestioneddisbelieveddistrustedwas skeptical of

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
acreditava implicitamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acreditava cegamente
More colloquial variant meaning 'believed blindly'
São Paulo
acreditava sem questionar
Alternative phrasing emphasizing lack of questioning
Portugal
acreditava implicitamente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage

Related Words

implicit faithunconditional trustblind faithcredulousgullible

Related Idioms & Phrases

took at face value
swallowed it whole
took someone's word for it
had blind faith in
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