NYT Dictionary

UNBELIEF

/ʌnbɪˈliːf/
NounUN-be-liefun-be-lief · 3 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

An absence (or rejection) of belief, especially religious belief.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English unbilefe, unbileve, equivalent to un- + belief.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disbeliefagnosticismatheismdenialdiscreditdoubtheresyincredulityinfidelityrejection

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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