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Meaning of disbelieving
The primary meaning of "disbelieving" is having or showing no faith or confidence in something.
Etymology of disbelieving
The word "disbelieving" originates from the prefix "dis-" meaning opposite of, and "believing" which comes from the Old English word "belyfan" meaning to have faith or confidence in, which is derived from "be-" (about) and "lyfan" (to allow, to trust)
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to describe a lack of faith or confidence in something
Synonyms
incredulous
skeptical
unbelieving
doubtful
uncertain
questioning
dubious
mistrustful
hesitant
unsure
unconvinced
apprehensive
wary
leery
suspicious
cynical
pessimistic
negative
hopeless
despairing
unconvinced
discredulous
faithless
godless
heathen
irreligious
atheistic
agnostic
unbelief
skepticism
doubtfulness
incredulity
mistrust
distrust
unease
apprehension
Definitions
- Having or showing no faith or confidence in something
- * Refusing or unable to believe something
- * Having a feeling of doubt or unbelief about something
Usage Examples
- The disbelieving look on her face showed that she didn't trust the explanation
- * He was disbelieving of the story, thinking it was too good to be true
- * The news left her disbelieving and heartbroken