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Definition of unbelieving

unbelieving

/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/
un · be · liev · ing
Adverb:unbelievingly
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• adjective

1

Feeling or expressing doubt, skepticism, or an inability to accept that something is true.

Example

"She stared at the lottery ticket with unbelieving eyes, unable to process that she had won."

2

Lacking religious faith or rejecting a particular religious doctrine.

Example

"The missionary spent years preaching to an unbelieving populace before founding a small parish."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Unbelieving' describes a person who doubts or refuses to accept a statement or religious faith, whereas 'unbelievable' describes a claim, event, or fact that is too extraordinary to be believed.

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• Nearby Words

unbelievably
unbelieved
unbeliever
unbelieving
unbelievingly
unbelt
unbelted

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