1. of, relating to, or based on faith rather than reason or evidence
Usage: formal; often used in philosophical or theological contexts
2. characterized by reliance on faith as the primary or sole means of understanding religious or metaphysical truth
Usage: philosophy, theology

Examples

• The philosopher criticized the fideistic approach to religion that rejected all logical argument.
• Her fideistic worldview emphasized trust in divine revelation over scientific inquiry.
• Fideistic belief systems often prioritize spiritual experience above intellectual proof.
• The debate centered on whether a fideistic or rationalist framework better explains morality.
• Some theologians adopt a fideistic stance, arguing that faith transcends human reasoning.