unbelief — lack of religious faith or doubt about something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: lack of religious faith or doubt about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/
Example Sentences
- The teacher shook her head in unbelief when she saw the dog ate my homework excuse again.
- His unbelief in climate change made him ignore all the scientific evidence.
- She stared in unbelief at her lottery ticket - she had actually won!
unbelief
NOUN[/ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/]
lack of religious faith or doubt about something
Skeptical doubt during religious service
From unbelief to belief, finding sweet relief.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Unbelief originated in Old English as a compound formation combining the negative prefix 'un-' with 'belief', literally meaning 'lack of belief' or 'absence of faith'. The word reflects the Germanic tendency to negate concepts through prefixation.
Breakdown
un- (not, opposite of) + belief (from Old English 'belēfan', meaning faith or trust). The compound expresses negation of religious conviction or trust.
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📝Examples
“The teacher shook her head in unbelief when she saw the dog ate my homework excuse again.”
“His unbelief in climate change made him ignore all the scientific evidence.”
“She stared in unbelief at her lottery ticket - she had actually won!”
“The magician's tricks left the audience in complete unbelief.”
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