Disbeliever: meaning, definitions and examples

Refers to someone who doesn't accept a specific idea or claim, often used in discussions about skepticism or disbelief in particular concepts.

• He was a disbeliever in the effectiveness of the new treatment.
• As a disbeliever, she often questioned popular myths.

General term for someone who does not have a belief in any deity or religious system. It's commonly used in discussions about faith and religion.

• She is a nonbeliever and does not participate in religious ceremonies.
• Nonbelievers often seek rational explanations for natural phenomena.

Refers to someone who does not believe in a particular set of religious or spiritual beliefs. It is often used in religious discussions.

• He was considered an unbeliever by his religious community.
• In the story, the hero converts the unbelievers to his faith.

Historically and religiously charged term, often referring to someone who doesn't follow a particular faith, especially used in religious contexts. It has a negative connotation.

• During the crusades, the term infidel was frequently used to describe non-Christians.
• He was labeled an infidel because he did not adhere to the dominant religion.

Use when referring to someone who refuses to accept something as true, typically in the context of religion or spiritual beliefs.

• Despite the miracles, he remained a disbeliever.
• The disbelievers were not convinced by the prophet's teachings.

Best used for someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs or claims, requiring strong evidence; commonly in scientific or logical discussions.

• As a skeptic, she needed more proof before she could believe in the theory.
• The skeptics in the audience questioned every detail of the presentation.

Suitable when describing someone with a hesitant attitude or lack of conviction about something, often in a general sense.

• Even the staunchest supporter became a doubter after the scandal.
• There were still some doubters despite the overwhelming evidence.

Used to describe someone who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons; often negative.

• He’s a cynic who thinks all politicians are corrupt.
• Her cynic attitude makes it hard for her to trust anyone.