unbelieving
intermediateB1/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/ · un-be-liev-ing
Not believing or lacking faith, especially in religious contexts.
Meanings
Not believing or lacking faith, especially in religious contexts.
ایسی حالت جب کوئی شخص یقین یا عقیدہ نہ رکھتا ہو، خاص طور پر مذہبی سیاق و سباق میں۔
غیر عقیدہ
ghair aqeedah
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- unbelieving attitude
- unbelieving mind
- unbelieving hearts
Example Sentences
She remained unbelieving despite the evidence presented.
اس نے پیش کردہ شواہد کے باوجود غیر عقیدہ رہنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne pesh karda shawaid ke bawajood khair aqeedah rehne ka faisla kiya.
The unbelieving masses questioned the teachings of the preacher.
غیر عقیدہ لوگوں نے مبلغ کی تعلیمات پر سوال اٹھائے۔
Ghair aqeedah logon ne mubbalig ki taleemat par sawal uthaye.
His unbelieving nature caused him to miss out on many spiritual experiences.
اس کی غیر عقیدہ فطرت نے اسے بہت سے روحانی تجربات سے محروم کر دیا۔
Us ki ghair aqeedah fitrat ne usay bohat se roohani tajribat se mehroom kar diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'un-' as a prefix that negates belief, leading to 'unbelieving'.
Visualize a person crossing their arms and shaking their head in disbelief.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کافر نہ ہو بشریت سے، مومن سے نہ ہو آشنا کس دل سے اس کی یکتائی کا انکار تو کر رہے ہو
Kaafir na ho bashriyat se, moamin se na ho aashna Kis dil se is ki yaktai ka inkaar to kar rahe ho
Do not be a disbeliever of humanity, nor unfamiliar with the believer. With what heart are you denying the uniqueness of Him?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بے ایمان کا خواب نہیں ہوتا
Be-imaan ka khwab nahi hota
A faithless person does not have dreams.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "unbelievende" — not believing
First known use: 14th century
The word 'unbelieving' developed from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'believing', which comes from the verb 'believe' that originates from Old English 'beliefan'.