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blind faith

[/blaɪnd feɪθ/]
noun
fé cega
1. Belief or trust in someone or something without evidence, critical thinking, or questioning
He followed the leader with blind faith, never questioning his decisions.
Ele seguia o líder com fé cega, nunca questionando suas decisões.
2. Acceptance of religious or ideological doctrines without rational examination or doubt
The cult demanded blind faith from all its members.
O culto exigia fé cega de todos os seus membros.
Synonyms
unquestioning beliefcredulitynaïvetéimplicit trustblind obedience
Antonyms
skepticismcritical thinkingdoubtquestioning attitudeinformed belief

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fé cega
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fé cega
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
fé cega
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fé cega
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

leap of faith
take something on faith
have faith in someone
faith without works is dead
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