unbelief

noun
UK: /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/
US: /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

  1. The feeling of not being able to believe something.

    1. Her unbelief was obvious when she heard the news.
    2. Despite the evidence, some people still express unbelief in climate change science.

  2. Lack of religious faith, especially in a particular religion.

    1. His unbelief set him apart from his religious family.
    2. The preacher spoke about the dangers of unbelief and the importance of faith.

  3. A state of doubt or skepticism about something.

    1. I stared at him in utter unbelief after he told the truth.
    2. Her initial unbelief turned into acceptance as she considered the facts presented.

Synonyms

discredit skepticism incredulity doubt disbelief

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unbelief" in English means: The feeling of not being able to believe something., Lack of religious faith, especially in a particular religion., A state of doubt or skepticism about something..

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

Synonyms for "unbelief": discredit, skepticism, incredulity, doubt, disbelief.

Example usage of "unbelief": "Her unbelief was obvious when she heard the news.". More examples on the page.