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- [dis-bi-leev]
- /ˌdɪs bɪˈliv/
- /ˌdɪs.bɪˈliːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-bi-leev]
- /ˌdɪs bɪˈliv/
Definitions of disbelieving word
- verb with object disbelieving to have no belief in; refuse or reject belief in: to disbelieve reports of UFO sightings. 1
- verb without object disbelieving to refuse or reject belief; have no belief. 1
- noun disbelieving Feeling or expressing disbelief. 1
- verb disbelieving present participle of disbelieve. 0
- adjective disbelieving refusing to believe; skeptical or incredulous. 0
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Origin of disbelieving
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; dis-1 + believe
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Parts of speech for Disbelieving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disbelieving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disbelieving usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disbelieving
adj disbelieving
- questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- cagey — If you say that someone is being cagey about something, you mean that you think they are deliberately not giving you much information or expressing an opinion about it.
- cynical — If you describe someone as cynical, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
- incredulous — not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.
- leery — leer2 .
adjective disbelieving
- unconvinced — to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action: to convince a jury of his guilt; A test drive will convince you that this car handles well.
- suspicious — tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- distrustful — unable or unwilling to trust; doubtful; suspicious: An alert scientist is distrustful of coincidences.
- sceptical — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
Antonyms for disbelieving
adj disbelieving
- believing — to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully.
- trusting — Law. of or relating to trusts or a trust.
- unquestioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- suspicious — tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
adjective disbelieving
- convinced — If you are convinced that something is true, you feel sure that it is true.
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