Misbelief

Pronunciation: /mɪsbɪliːf/

Definitions of misbelief

noun a false or mistaken belief

Example Sentences

A1 She had a misbelief that cats are afraid of water.

A2 The misbelief that vaccines cause autism has been debunked by scientific research.

B1 His misbelief in his own abilities held him back from pursuing his dreams.

B2 The misbelief that all snakes are poisonous is a common misconception.

C1 Overcoming deep-seated misbeliefs can be a challenging but rewarding process in therapy.

C2 The philosopher questioned the misbeliefs that had been ingrained in society for centuries.

Examples of misbelief in a Sentence

formal The misbelief that vaccines cause autism has been debunked by numerous scientific studies.

informal There is a common misbelief that eating carrots will improve your eyesight.

slang Don't fall for the misbelief that you can get rich quick with that scheme.

figurative Her misbelief in her own abilities held her back from pursuing her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of misbelief

• past tense: misbelieved
• plural: misbeliefs
• comparative: more misbelieving
• superlative: most misbelieving
• present tense: misbelieves
• future tense: will misbelieve
• perfect tense: has misbelieved
• continuous tense: is misbelieving
• singular: misbelief
• positive degree: misbelieving
• infinitive: to misbelieve
• gerund: misbelieving
• participle: misbelieving

Origin and Evolution of misbelief

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'misbelief' originated from Middle English, where 'mis-' was used as a prefix meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly', and 'belief' referred to a religious conviction or acceptance of something as true.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'misbelief' has come to be used more broadly to refer to any incorrect or mistaken belief, not just limited to religious contexts.