Misbeliever

Pronunciation: /mɪsbɪˈliːvər/

Definitions of misbeliever

noun a person who holds false or mistaken beliefs, especially regarding religion

Example Sentences

A1 The misbeliever refused to believe in any religion.

A2 The misbeliever was skeptical about the existence of ghosts.

B1 The misbeliever was open to exploring different spiritual beliefs.

B2 The misbeliever's skepticism led to interesting philosophical discussions.

C1 The misbeliever's critical thinking skills challenged traditional religious beliefs.

C2 The misbeliever's unorthodox views on spirituality made them a controversial figure in academic circles.

Examples of misbeliever in a Sentence

formal The misbeliever was accused of heresy by the church.

informal The misbeliever didn't believe a word of what the politician was saying.

slang That misbeliever is always questioning everything, never just accepting things as they are.

figurative In a world of misbelievers, she stood firm in her faith.

Grammatical Forms of misbeliever

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

Origin and Evolution of misbeliever

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'misbeliever' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French and Latin roots.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who held incorrect beliefs or was a non-believer, the term 'misbeliever' has evolved over time to generally mean someone who holds beliefs contrary to a particular faith or ideology.