Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leap-of-faith

noun
/lip əv feɪθ/
Definition
An act of believing in or trusting something without any evidence or proof.
Examples
  • Starting a new business can require a leap of faith.
  • She took a leap of faith when she moved to a new city without a job.
  • His decision to invest in the project was a leap of faith, but it paid off.
Meaning
It refers to the decision to proceed with a belief or action despite uncertainty or lack of evidence.
Synonyms
  • act of trust
  • trusting leap
  • bold move