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implicit trust

[ɪmˈplɪsɪt trʌst]
noun
confiança implícita
1. Complete trust in someone or something without requiring proof, verification, or explicit agreement; trust that is understood or implied rather than directly stated
She placed implicit trust in her long-time advisor, never questioning his decisions.
Ela depositava confiança implícita em seu assessor de longa data, nunca questionando suas decisões.
2. Trust that is assumed to exist based on a relationship, position, or context rather than being formally expressed
Parents expect implicit trust from their children in matters of safety.
Os pais esperam confiança implícita de seus filhos em questões de segurança.
NYC Slang
ride or die loyalty; blind faith in someone
Synonyms
unconditional trustblind trustabsolute confidenceunquestioning faithconfiança cegaconfiança absoluta
Antonyms
explicit distrustskepticismdoubtsuspiciondesconfiançaceticismo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confiança implícita
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
confiança implícita
Formal and business contexts
Portugal
confiança implícita
Standard formal usage
General
confiança sem reservas
Alternative expression meaning trust without reservation

Related Idioms & Phrases

take someone at their word
have faith in someone
believe in someone implicitly
confiar em alguém de olhos fechados
ter fé em alguém
acreditar em alguém implicitamente
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