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unbelieving

[ʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ]
adjective
descrente
1. not believing in something; skeptical or doubtful
She gave him an unbelieving look when he told her the story.
Ela lançou um olhar descrente quando ele contou a história.
2. lacking faith or religious belief
An unbelieving person may question religious doctrines.
Uma pessoa descrente pode questionar as doutrinas religiosas.
3. expressing disbelief or skepticism
His unbelieving expression showed he didn't accept the explanation.
Sua expressão descrente mostrava que ele não aceitava a explicação.
Synonyms
skepticaldoubtfulincredulousfaithlessdisbelieving
Antonyms
believingcredulousfaithfultrusting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descrente
most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
incrédulo
emphasizes disbelief or skepticism
Portugal
descrente
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
incrédulo
also used to express doubt or skepticism

Related Idioms & Phrases

with an unbelieving eye - com um olhar descrente
unbelieving heart - coração descrente
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