Misbelieve

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Pronunciation: /mɪsbɪˈliːv/

Definitions of misbelieve

noun A person who holds a false belief or disbelief

Example Sentences

A1 Misbelief in superstitions can lead to unnecessary fear.

A2 Her misbelief in his intentions caused misunderstandings in their relationship.

B1 The misbelief that all politicians are corrupt is a common stereotype.

B2 It is important to challenge misbeliefs and seek out the truth.

C1 His misbelief in his own abilities held him back from pursuing his dreams.

C2 The therapist worked with the patient to uncover and address deep-seated misbeliefs that were affecting their mental health.

verb To hold a false belief or disbelief

Example Sentences

A1 Some people misbelieve in superstitions.

A2 She misbelieves that all politicians are corrupt.

B1 The conspiracy theorists misbelieve the official explanation.

B2 Despite evidence to the contrary, he continues to misbelieve in climate change.

C1 It is difficult to misbelieve the overwhelming scientific consensus on this matter.

C2 The cult leader's followers misbelieve his every word, no matter how outlandish.

Examples of misbelieve in a Sentence

formal It is important to correct any misbeliefs that may arise in the scientific community.

informal Don't misbelieve everything you hear on the internet.

slang I used to misbelieve that rumor, but now I know the truth.

figurative Her misbelief in her own abilities held her back from reaching her full potential.

Grammatical Forms of misbelieve

past tense

misbelieved

plural

misbelieves

comparative

more misbelieving

superlative

most misbelieving

present tense

misbelieves

future tense

will misbelieve

perfect tense

have misbelieved

continuous tense

is misbelieving

singular

misbeliever

positive degree

misbelieving

infinitive

misbelieve

gerund

misbelieving

participle

misbelieved

Origin and Evolution of misbelieve

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'misbelieve' originated from Middle English, derived from the prefix 'mis-' meaning wrongly or badly, and the verb 'believe' meaning to have faith in something.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'misbelieve' has evolved to be less commonly used compared to synonyms like 'disbelieve' or 'doubt'. Its usage may now be perceived as more archaic or formal.