Nonbelieving

Pronunciation: /nɑn.bɪˈliːvɪŋ/

Definitions of nonbelieving

adjective describing someone who does not believe in something, especially a religion or ideology

Example Sentences

A1 She was a nonbelieving friend who never attended church.

A2 The nonbelieving tourist was in awe of the cathedral's beauty.

B1 The nonbelieving scientist approached the study with skepticism.

B2 The nonbelieving professor challenged the students' religious beliefs.

C1 The nonbelieving philosopher wrote extensively on atheism.

C2 The nonbelieving author's works sparked debates on religion and spirituality.

Examples of nonbelieving in a Sentence

formal The nonbelieving scholar refused to accept any evidence that contradicted his theories.

informal The nonbelieving friend just couldn't wrap their head around the idea of fate.

slang The nonbelieving dude was like, 'Nah, that's impossible, man.'

figurative Her nonbelieving heart finally opened up to the possibility of love.

Grammatical Forms of nonbelieving

• past tense: nonbelieved
• plural: nonbelievers
• comparative: more nonbelieving
• superlative: most nonbelieving
• present tense: nonbelieves
• future tense: will nonbelieve
• perfect tense: has nonbelieved
• continuous tense: is nonbelieving
• singular: nonbeliever
• positive degree: nonbelieving
• infinitive: to nonbelieve
• gerund: nonbelieving
• participle: nonbelieved

Origin and Evolution of nonbelieving

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nonbelieving' originates from the combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'believe', indicating a lack of belief or faith.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nonbelieving' has maintained its original meaning of lacking belief or faith, and is commonly used in religious or philosophical contexts to describe individuals who do not adhere to a particular belief system.