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- [dis-bi-leef]
- /ˌdɪs bɪˈlif/
- /ˌdɪs.bɪˈliːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-bi-leef]
- /ˌdɪs bɪˈlif/
Definitions of disbelief word
- noun disbelief the inability or refusal to believe or to accept something as true. 1
- noun disbelief amazement; astonishment: We stared at the Taj Mahal in disbelief. 1
- noun disbelief Inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real. 1
- noun disbelief unbelief, lack of belief 1
- noun disbelief scepticism, doubt 1
- noun disbelief incredulity 1
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Origin of disbelief
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; dis-1 + belief
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Parts of speech for Disbelief
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disbelief popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disbelief
noun disbelief
- distrust — to regard with doubt or suspicion; have no trust in.
- incredulity — the quality or state of being incredulous; inability or unwillingness to believe.
- mistrust — lack of trust or confidence; distrust.
- rejection — the act or process of rejecting.
- unbelief — the state or quality of not believing; incredulity or skepticism, especially in matters of doctrine or religious faith.
Antonyms for disbelief
noun disbelief
- ratification — the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
- certainty — Certainty is the state of being definite or of having no doubts at all about something.
- confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
- faith — a female given name.
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