Also means
credulity (in a secular sense)
Usage Note
Gläubigkeit describes sincere religious faith as a character trait. In a secular context it can also mean gullibility — believing things without sufficient evidence. The religious sense is primary. The adjective is gläubig. Not to be confused with Frömmelei (ostentatious piety).
Examples
"Die tiefe Gläubigkeit der Familie prägte alle Entscheidungen ihres Alltags."
Natural Translation
The deep devoutness of the family shaped every decision of their daily life.
Literal Translation
The deep devoutness of the family shaped all decisions of their everyday life.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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