Basic Details
Word: Disbelief
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The feeling that something is not true or cannot be real.
Synonyms: Doubt, scepticism, incredulity
Antonyms: Belief, faith, trust
Idioms and Phrases
- To be in disbelief: To be unable to accept something as true. Example: "She was in disbelief when she won the first prize in the competition."
- Beyond belief: Something that is so unbelievable it’s hard to accept. Example: "The story of how he rescued the puppy was beyond belief."
Usage Examples
Example 1: His expression of disbelief was clear when he heard the surprising news.
Example 2: In disbelief, she read the letter that said she had been accepted to her dream school.
Example 3: The magician's tricks left the audience in complete disbelief; they couldn't figure out how he did it.
Fun Fact
Interestingly, the word "disbelief" is often used to describe a strong emotional reaction, especially when people encounter something that challenges their understanding of reality.
Famous Quote
"The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions." Leonardo da Vinci
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disbelief" mean?
a) A strong belief in something
b) The feeling that something is not true
c) A type of experience
d) A form of excitement
Answer: b) The feeling that something is not true
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disbelief"?
a) Trust
b) Scepticism
c) Confidence
d) Joy
Answer: b) Scepticism
3. Which word is an antonym of "disbelief"?
a) Doubt
b) Faith
c) Uncertainty
d) Confusion
Answer: b) Faith
4. Which sentence demonstrates "disbelief" correctly?
a) She was in disbelief when she saw the surprise party her friends organised for her.
b) He showed disbelief in his favourite movie story.
c) They disbelief in their team's ability to win the match.
d) I disbelief my homework on my desk.
Answer: a) She was in disbelief when she saw the surprise party her friends organised for her.
5. Which idiom expresses a state of "disbelief"?
a) Beyond belief
b) As cool as a cucumber
c) Like a fish out of water
d) The ball is in your court
Answer: a) Beyond belief
