How Do You Spell MISBELIEVE?

Pronunciation: [mɪsbɪlˈiːv] (IPA)

Misbelieve is a verb that means to hold a false or mistaken belief. Its IPA transcription is ˌmɪsbɪˈliːv, which consists of six syllables. The first syllable "mis" means wrong or incorrect, while the second syllable "be" refers to belief. The third syllable "lie" signifies false. And finally, the last two syllables "ve" indicate the action of having belief. The complex spelling of "misbelieve" can be challenging to remember, but understanding its phonetic transcription helps with accurate pronunciation.

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MISBELIEVE Meaning and Definition

  1. Misbelieve is a verb that refers to holding a false or mistaken belief. It is derived from the prefix "mis-" meaning "wrongly" or "incorrectly," and the noun "belief," which denotes the acceptance or conviction of the truth or existence of something. Misbelieve suggests a state of being misguided or deluded in one's beliefs, whereby one holds opinions or ideas that are not based on logical reasoning, evidence, or accurate understanding.

    When someone misbelieves, they are often unable or unwilling to accept or acknowledge the truth or reality of a situation, concept, or proposition. This can result from various factors, such as personal biases, misunderstandings, misinformation, or cultural or religious influences. Misbelief can hinder one's ability to make informed decisions, hinder personal growth, or lead to prejudices and discrimination.

    To overcome misbelief, it is crucial to critically examine and challenge one's own convictions, seek reliable information from credible sources, engage in open-minded discussions with others, and consider alternative perspectives and viewpoints. Education, self-reflection, and an open attitude toward learning and change are important tools in dispelling misbeliefs and fostering a more accurate and rational understanding of the world.

  2. To believe erroneously.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MISBELIEVE

  • nisbelieve
  • kisbelieve
  • jisbelieve
  • musbelieve
  • mjsbelieve
  • mksbelieve
  • mosbelieve
  • m9sbelieve
  • m8sbelieve
  • miabelieve
  • mizbelieve
  • mixbelieve
  • midbelieve
  • miebelieve
  • miwbelieve
  • misvelieve
  • misnelieve
  • mishelieve
  • misgelieve

Etymology of MISBELIEVE

The word "misbelieve" is a combination of the prefix "mis-" meaning "wrongly" or "badly" and the verb "believe" which comes from the Old English word "gelēfan" or "belēfan" meaning "to have confidence in, to have faith in". The prefix "mis-" added to "believe" suggests a mistaken or incorrect belief or faith. The etymology of "misbelieve" is therefore a result of the combination of these two elements.

Similar spelling words for MISBELIEVE

Conjugate verb Misbelieve

CONDITIONAL

I would misbelieve
you would misbelieve
he/she/it would misbelieve
we would misbelieve
they would misbelieve

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be misbelieving
you would be misbelieving
he/she/it would be misbelieving
we would be misbelieving
they would be misbelieving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misbelieve
you would have misbelieve
he/she/it would have misbelieve
we would have misbelieve
they would have misbelieve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been misbelieving
you would have been misbelieving
he/she/it would have been misbelieving
we would have been misbelieving
they would have been misbelieving

FUTURE

I will misbelieve
you will misbelieve
he/she/it will misbelieve
we will misbelieve
they will misbelieve

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misbelieving
you will be misbelieving
he/she/it will be misbelieving
we will be misbelieving
they will be misbelieving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misbelieved
you will have misbelieved
he/she/it will have misbelieved
we will have misbelieved
they will have misbelieved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misbelieving
you will have been misbelieving
he/she/it will have been misbelieving
we will have been misbelieving
they will have been misbelieving

IMPERATIVE

you misbelieve
we let´s misbelieve

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misbelieve

PAST

I misbelieved
you misbelieved
he/she/it misbelieved
we misbelieved
they misbelieved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misbelieving
you were misbelieving
he/she/it was misbelieving
we were misbelieving
they were misbelieving

PAST PARTICIPLE

misbelieved

PAST PERFECT

I had misbelieved
you had misbelieved
he/she/it had misbelieved
we had misbelieved
they had misbelieved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misbelieving
you had been misbelieving
he/she/it had been misbelieving
we had been misbelieving
they had been misbelieving

PRESENT

I misbelieve
you misbelieve
he/she/it misbelieves
we misbelieve
they misbelieve

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misbelieving
you are misbelieving
he/she/it is misbelieving
we are misbelieving
they are misbelieving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misbelieving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misbelieved
you have misbelieved
he/she/it has misbelieved
we have misbelieved
they have misbelieved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misbelieving
you have been misbelieving
he/she/it has been misbelieving
we have been misbelieving
they have been misbelieving

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