Disbelief: meaning, definitions and examples
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disbelief
[ ˌdɪs.bɪˈliːf ]
feeling
A feeling of not believing that something is true or real.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I watched the magic show with disbelief.
- She looked at him in disbelief.
religion
A lack of faith in a particular religion or religious beliefs.
Synonyms
agnosticism, irreligion, unbelief
Examples of usage
- His disbelief in the afterlife led him to question traditional religious teachings.
- The tribe's disbelief in the gods resulted in a unique set of cultural practices.
fiction
A state of mind where one cannot accept the reality of a fictional story or plot.
Synonyms
discredit, incredulity, skepticism
Examples of usage
- The twists in the movie left the audience in disbelief.
- Her disbelief in the supernatural made it hard for her to enjoy fantasy novels.
Translations
Translations of the word "disbelief" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descrença
🇮🇳 अविश्वास
🇩🇪 Unglaube
🇮🇩 ketidakpercayaan
🇺🇦 невіра
🇵🇱 niedowierzanie
🇯🇵 不信
🇫🇷 incrédulité
🇪🇸 incredulidad
🇹🇷 inançsızlık
🇰🇷 불신
🇸🇦 عدم تصديق
🇨🇿 nedůvěra
🇸🇰 nedôvera
🇨🇳 不相信
🇸🇮 nevera
🇮🇸 vantrú
🇰🇿 сенімсіздік
🇬🇪 ურწმუნობა
🇦🇿 inanclıq
🇲🇽 incredulidad
Word origin
The word 'disbelief' originated in the 17th century, combining the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'belief'. It has been used to describe a lack of belief or faith in various contexts, ranging from doubts in the truth of something to skepticism towards religious teachings. Over the years, 'disbelief' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of questioning and skepticism in different aspects of life.