core belief
nounUK /kɔː bɪˈliːf/
US /kɔːr bɪˈliːf/
A core belief is a big idea you feel sure is true deep inside you.
Being kind to others is a core belief she has held since she was little.
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2. In psychology, a deeply held assumption that shapes how a person sees themselves and the world.
The therapist helped him identify a core belief that he was not good enough.
3. A central idea that a group or organization is built on.
Honesty is a core belief of the whole team.
4. A firm idea someone holds that is very hard to change.
Her core belief that hard work pays off guided every choice she made.