Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unbelief

noun
/ˌʌn.bɪˈliːf/
Definition
The state of not believing in something, particularly in a religious context.
Examples
  • His unbelief in the system led him to become an activist.
  • The church struggled with the growing unbelief of its members.
  • She expressed her unbelief in the claims made by the politician.
Meaning
Unbelief refers to the absence of faith or the refusal to accept a certain belief or doctrine.
Synonyms
  • doubt
  • scepticism
  • disbelief