disbelieving
intermediateB1/dɪsˈbɪl.i.vɪŋ/ · dis-be-liev-ing
Not accepting or believing in something; skeptical.
Meanings
Not accepting or believing in something; skeptical.
کسی چیز کو قبول کرنے یا اس پر یقین نہ رکھنے والا؛ شکی.
انکار کرنے والا
inkār karne wāla
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- disbelieving attitude
- disbelieving gaze
- disbelieving response
Example Sentences
She had a disbelieving look on her face when he told her the news.
جب اس نے اسے خبر دی تو اس کے چہرے پر انکار کرنے والا تاثر تھا.
jab us ne use khabar di to us ke chehre par inkār karne wāla tasur thā.
Despite his disbelieving nature, he found himself drawn to the idea.
اپنی انکار کرنے والی فطرت کے باوجود، وہ اس خیال کی طرف مائل ہوگیا.
apni inkār karne wāli fitrat ke bawajood, woh is khayāl ki taraf mā'il hogaya.
Her disbelieving comments highlighted her skepticism towards the proposal.
اس کے انکار کرنے والے تبصرے نے اس کی تجویز کے بارے میں شک و شبہ کو اجاگر کیا.
us ke inkār karne wāle tabsaray ne us ki tajwez ke bare mein shak-o-shubah ko ujagar kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dismissing belief' to remember disbelieving.
Visualize a person shaking their head in disbelief.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خاموش لوگ کبھی نہ سمجھے گے، انکار کرنے والوں کی بات کی قیمت کیا ہے.
khamosh log kabhi na samjhe ge, inkār karne wālon ki baat ki qeemat kya hai.
Silent people will never understand, what is the worth of the words of disbelievers.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
انکار میں برکت ہے.
inkār mein barkat hai.
There is blessing in denial.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "disbelieven" — to refuse belief
First known use: 15th century
The term 'disbelieving' has evolved from Middle English and Old English roots, indicating a rejection of belief or faith.