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Meaning of disbelievingly
The primary meaning of the word "disbelievingly" is to regard something as untrue or improbable.
Etymology of disbelievingly
The word "disbelievingly" originates from the verb "disbelieve", which is a combination of "dis-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "believe" (from Old English "belyfan", to have faith or trust in)
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 15th century, with "disbelieve" emerging as a verb and later "disbelievingly" as an adverb
Synonyms
incredulously
skeptically
doubtfully
uncertainly
questioningly
unbelievingly
hesitantly
uncertainly
mistrustfully
warily
cautiously
vigilantly
watchfully
suspiciously
apprehensively
fearfully
anxiously
nervously
tentatively
reservedly
guardedly
defensively
protectively
unbelievably
improbably
implausibly
unconvincingly
Definitions
- With an attitude of disbelief or incredulity
- * In a way that shows one does not believe something
Usage Examples
- She looked at him disbelievingly, wondering how he could have forgotten her birthday
- * The news was met with disbelievingly by the crowd, who had been expecting a very different outcome