Definition

A person who does not accept or believe in something, especially a particular belief or idea.

Example

As a disbeliever in the theory, she often questioned its validity.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new conspiracy theory going around?

Yeah, I saw it online, but I’m a total disbeliever when it comes to those things.

Same here! It’s hard to take them seriously sometimes.

Exactly! I prefer sticking to facts rather than wild claims.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disbeliever → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or not) and "believe" (from Old English "beliefe", meaning to hold as true). The word "disbeliever" refers to someone who does not hold something as true or has rejected a belief.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'not' ('dis-') accepting something as true ('believe'). This helps you remember that a disbeliever is someone who does not believe.

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