nonbelief

noun
UK: /ˌnɒnbɪˈliːf/
US: /ˌnɑːnbɪˈliːf/

  1. A lack of belief, especially in a religion or specific idea.

    1. His nonbelief made him an outsider.
    2. Many people experience a crisis of faith that leads to a period of nonbelief.

  2. The state of not accepting something as true or real.

    1. I expressed my nonbelief in ghosts.
    2. Her constant skepticism was often mistaken for a complete nonbelief in anything positive.

Synonyms

disbelief skepticism unbelief doubt

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonbelief" in English means: A lack of belief, especially in a religion or specific idea., The state of not accepting something as true or real..

The phonetic transcription of "nonbelief" is /ˌnɒnbɪˈliːf/ in British English and /ˌnɑːnbɪˈliːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonbelief": disbelief, skepticism, unbelief, doubt.

Example usage of "nonbelief": "His nonbelief made him an outsider.". More examples on the page.