What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disbelief
Example
I was in disbelief when I heard the news. [disbelief: noun]
Example
She looked at him with disbelief when he told her he won the lottery. [disbelief: noun]
unbelief
Example
His unbelief in God caused tension between him and his family. [unbelief: noun]
Example
She struggled with unbelief after experiencing a personal tragedy. [unbelief: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disbelief is more commonly used than unbelief in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disbelief and unbelief?
Both disbelief and unbelief can be used in formal and informal contexts, but unbelief is more often used in a religious or spiritual context, which may make it sound more formal.
