# leap of faith

> English word · Noun

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/leap-of-faith