Antonyms for unbelief


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uhn-bi-leef
Phonetic Transcription : ˌʌn bɪˈlif


Definition of unbelief

Origin :
  • mid-12c., "absence or lack of religious belief," from un- (1) "not" + belief.
  • noun disbelief
Example sentences :
  • Martin had done Bill's share of the chores, with unbelief in his heart.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • Unbelief was also a probable concomitant in this transgression.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • She checked her unbelief, an unbelief that had uplifted her from an inexplicable dismay.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Her eyes were on my face, still with that same look of unbelief.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Garnache stared at him in an unbelief that was fast growing to suspicion.
  • Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He stood clear of her path with a gasp at once of unbelief and angry resignation.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
  • There were words of reproach, encouragement, unbelief, execration.
  • Extract from : « The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" » by Joseph Conrad
  • Faith should not be timid when unbelief shows an indomitable audacity.
  • Extract from : « Balthasar » by Anatole France
  • The Spirit of God was operative so far as the unbelief of men permitted.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • Unbelief grew to conviction and developed into profound distrust.
  • Extract from : « Marion's Faith. » by Charles King

Synonyms for unbelief

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