unbelief

un·be·lief

noun \ˌən-bə-ˈlēf\

Definition of UNBELIEF

: incredulity or skepticism especially in matters of religious faith

Examples of UNBELIEF

1. living in an age of unbelief
2. <a natural-born skeptic, she typically greets the latest conspiracy theory with head-shaking unbelief>

First Known Use of UNBELIEF

12th century

Related to UNBELIEF

Synonyms: incredulity, nonbelief, disbelief

Antonyms: belief, credence, credit

Related Words: discredit, distrust, doubt, mistrust, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty; denial, rejection, repudiation, unfaith

Near Antonyms: acceptance, conviction, faith; trust

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Rhymes with UNBELIEF

bas-relief, cloverleaf, come to grief, disbelief, handkerchief, high relief, leatherleaf, misbelief, neckerchief, overleaf, Tenerife, waterleaf