Disbelievingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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disbelievingly
[ ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvɪŋli ]
in response to something with doubt or skepticism
In a disbelieving manner, showing skepticism or lack of belief.
Synonyms
doubtfully, skeptically, unbelievingly
Examples of usage
- He raised an eyebrow disbelievingly.
- She shook her head disbelievingly.
- The audience looked on disbelievingly as the magician performed his tricks.
Translations
Translations of the word "disbelievingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incrédulo
🇮🇳 अविश्वासपूर्वक
🇩🇪 ungläubig
🇮🇩 tidak percaya
🇺🇦 невіруючий
🇵🇱 niedowierzająco
🇯🇵 信じられないように
🇫🇷 incrédule
🇪🇸 incrédulo
🇹🇷 inanmayarak
🇰🇷 믿지 않으며
🇸🇦 غير مصدق
🇨🇿 nevěřícně
🇸🇰 neveriacky
🇨🇳 不相信地
🇸🇮 ne verjeti
🇮🇸 vantrúað
🇰🇿 сенімсіздікпен
🇬🇪 ურწმუნოდ
🇦🇿 inanmazlıqla
🇲🇽 incrédulo
Word origin
The word 'disbelievingly' is derived from the verb 'disbelieve', which dates back to the 17th century. The prefix 'dis-' suggests a negative or reversing force, combined with 'believe' to form 'disbelieve', meaning to reject or refuse to believe something. The adverb 'disbelievingly' was later formed to describe the manner in which someone expresses doubt or skepticism. Over time, the word has become commonly used in English language to convey disbelief or skepticism in various contexts.