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Disbelieved: meaning, definitions and examples

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disbelieved

 

[ dɪs.bɪˈliːvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

belief rejection

Disbelieved is the past tense of disbelieve, which means to not believe or to reject the truth or existence of something. It is often used in contexts where someone doubts a claim or statement made by another.

Synonyms

discredit, doubt, reject

Examples of usage

  • She disbelieved his explanation.
  • Many disbelieved the rumors about the company.
  • He disbelieved the evidence presented in court.

Translations

Translations of the word "disbelieved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desacreditado

🇮🇳 अविश्वासित

🇩🇪 nicht geglaubt

🇮🇩 tidak dipercaya

🇺🇦 не вірив

🇵🇱 nie uwierzył

🇯🇵 信じられなかった

🇫🇷 non cru

🇪🇸 no creído

🇹🇷 inanılmadı

🇰🇷 믿지 않았다

🇸🇦 لم يُصدق

🇨🇿 neuvěřil

🇸🇰 neveril

🇨🇳 不被相信

🇸🇮 ni verjel

🇮🇸 ekki trúað

🇰🇿 сенбеген

🇬🇪 არ დაუჯერეს

🇦🇿 inanılmadı

🇲🇽 no creído

Word origin

The word 'disbelieve' is derived from the prefix 'dis-', which conveys negation or reversal, combined with 'believe', which comes from the Old English 'gelēafa' meaning faith or belief. The transformation to 'disbelieve' suggests a conscious choice to reject something previously accepted. The formation of the word reflects the complexity of human thought concerning belief and skepticism. Over time, its use has become prevalent in literature and conversation, especially in contexts of doubt or disbelief in societal narratives or personal assertions. The first known use of 'disbelieve' can be traced back to the 16th century, and it has fulfilled a crucial role in discussions around faith, truth, and evidence.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,493, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.