Main Difference
The main difference between Hope and Faith is that the Hope is a optimistic attitude of mind based on an expectation of positive outcomes and Faith is a confidence or trust in a particular system of religious belief
Hope
Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one’s life or the world at large. As a verb, its definitions include: “expect with confidence” and “to cherish a desire with anticipation”.
Among its opposites are dejection, hopelessness and despair.
Faith
Faith is confidence or trust in a particular system of religious belief, in which faith may equate to confidence based on some perceived degree of warrant. According to Rudolf Bultmann, faith must be a determined vital act of will, not a culling and extolling of “ancient proofs”.
Hope (noun)
The belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.
“I still have some hope that I can get to work on time.”
“After losing my job, there’s no hope of being able to afford my world cruise.”
“There is still hope that we can find our missing cat.”
Hope (noun)
The actual thing wished for.
Hope (noun)
A person or thing that is a source of hope.
“We still have one hope left: my roommate might see the note I left on the table.”
Hope (noun)
The virtuous desire for future good.
Hope (noun)
A hollow; a valley, especially the upper end of a narrow mountain valley when it is nearly encircled by smooth, green slopes; a comb.
Hope (noun)
A sloping plain between mountain ridges.
Hope (noun)
A small bay; an inlet; a haven.
Hope (verb)
To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.
“I hope everyone enjoyed the meal.”
“I am still hoping that all will turn out well.”
Hope (verb)
To be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes.
Hope (verb)
To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good; usually followed by in.
Hope (verb)
To wish.
Faith (noun)
The process of forming or understanding abstractions, ideas, or beliefs, without empirical evidence, experience or observation.
“I have faith that my prayers will be answered.”
“I have faith in the healing power of crystals.”
Faith (noun)
A religious belief system.
“The Christian faith.”
Faith (noun)
An obligation of loyalty or fidelity and the observance of such an obligation.
“He acted in good faith to restore broken diplomatic ties after defeating the incumbent.”
Faith (noun)
A trust or confidence in the intentions or abilities of a person, object, or ideal.
“I have faith in the goodness of my fellow man.”
“You need to have faith in yourself, that you can overcome your shortcomings and become a good person.”
Faith (noun)
Credibility or truth.