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单词 disbelief
释义

disbelief

noun

dis·​be·​lief ˌdis-bə-ˈlēf How to pronounce disbelief (audio)
: the act of disbelieving : mental rejection of something as untrue

Synonyms

  • incredulity
  • nonbelief
  • unbelief
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Example Sentences

She stared at him in utter disbelief. their story explaining their absence was met with frank disbelief
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Word History

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

disbelief

noun

dis·​be·​lief ˌdis-bə-ˈlēf How to pronounce disbelief (audio)
: refusal or inability to believe She watched in disbelief.

disbelief

noun

as in skepticism
refusal to accept something as true their story explaining their absence was met with frank disbelief

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • skepticism
  • incredulity
  • doubt
  • suspicion
  • unbelief
  • uncertainty
  • nonbelief
  • distrust
  • mistrust
  • denial
  • discredit
  • unfaith
  • repudiation
  • rejection

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • belief
  • credit
  • faith
  • acceptance
  • conviction
  • credence
  • trust
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