NYT Dictionary

NONBELIEF

NounNON-be-liefnon-be-lief · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Failure to believe; lack of belief.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From non- + belief. Compare disbelief.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unbeliefagnosticismatheismdenialdisbeliefdiscreditheresyincredulityinfidelityrejection

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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