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unbelief

/ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/
un · be · lief
Adverb:unbelievingly
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Adjective:unbelieving
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1

A lack of religious faith, or the absence of belief in divine revelation or a higher power.

Example

"The philosopher's writings explored the tension between traditional religious devotion and modern unbelief."

2

An inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real; skepticism or doubt.

Example

"She stared at the unexpected test results in silent unbelief."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'disbelief' typically refers to an active refusal or shocked inability to accept a specific statement or event, 'unbelief' denotes a broader, passive absence of faith or conviction, most commonly in a religious context.

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• Nearby Words

unbefitting
unbeknown
unbeknownst
unbelief
unbelievability
unbelievable
unbelievably

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'ungelēafa', formed from the privative prefix 'un-' and 'gelēafa' (belief, faith), later reshaped in Middle English to match 'belief'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unbelief. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unbelief
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