unbelief

[ uhn-bi-leef ]

noun

1. the state or quality of not believing; incredulity or skepticism, especially in matters of doctrine or religious faith.

unbelief

/ ˌʌnbɪˈliːf /

noun

1. disbelief or rejection of belief

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbelief¹

1125–75; Middle English unbelefe; un- ¹, belief

Example Sentences

For now I live with this uncertain tension between belief and unbelief.

From The Daily Beast

The doubter seemed averse to giving this proof of unbelief, and yet it was clear that he was not convinced.

From Project Gutenberg

She was never nearer to universal unbelief than now, when the orthodox began to smile upon her.

From Project Gutenberg

Take heed lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God.

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We do well to note the words "that believe," for unbelief lies at the root of every form of hindrance.

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When one has waited so long, impatience sleeps soundly, arouses with the sluggishness of unbelief itself.

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