Meaning of "unbelieved" in English

The term "unbelieved" refers to something that is not accepted or regarded as true by others. It signifies a lack of belief or trust in a particular statement, story, or claim. Often used in contexts where skepticism prevails, "unbelieved" describes situations where credibility is questioned, leading to disbelief or doubt among listeners. For instance, an "unbelieved tale" might be a story that, regardless of its truth, fails to convince its audience due to a lack of evidence or plausibility.

Meaning of "unbelieved" in French

In French, "unbelieved" is translated as "non-cru." It denotes a similar concept, where a statement or assertion does not gain acceptance or belief from others. As in English, the French term captures the essence of skepticism or doubt experienced by listeners, where the information provided is viewed with mistrust. This could relate to any situation where evidence is lacking or the claim is extraordinary, resulting in it being perceived as improbable or not credible.

Pronunciation of "unbelieved" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌʌn.bɪˈliːvd/

Pronunciation Variations: While there might not be significant regional variations, some differences could exist in the way stress is applied to the syllables, especially between American and British accents. In both cases, the emphasis typically falls on the second syllable, [bɪˈliːvd].

Pronunciation of "unbelieved" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /nɔ̃.kʁy/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "non-cru" in French is fairly standard across different French-speaking regions, with slight variations possibly occurring in the vowel sounds. The nasalization of the "non" part may vary slightly depending on the specific accent.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. His story remained unbelieved despite the evidence. (Son histoire est restée non-crue malgré les preuves.)

  2. The witness felt frustrated, being unbelieved by the jury. (Le témoin se sentait frustré d'être non-cru par le jury.)

  3. Many of her claims went unbelieved because they were too fantastical. (Beaucoup de ses affirmations étaient non-crues car elles étaient trop fantastiques.)

  4. It was difficult for him to accept that his work was unbelieved by his peers. (Il était difficile pour lui d'accepter que son travail soit non-cru par ses pairs.)

  5. Her warnings were unbelieved until it was too late. (Ses avertissements étaient non-crus jusqu'à ce qu'il soit trop tard.)

  6. The rumors spread quickly, but most were unbelieved. (Les rumeurs se sont répandues rapidement, mais la plupart étaient non-crues.)

  7. As an expert, he often found his unconventional ideas unbelieved. (En tant qu'expert, il trouvait souvent ses idées non-conventionnelles non-crues.)

  8. The legend of the buried treasure was largely unbelieved. (La légende du trésor enterré était en grande partie non-crue.)

  9. Despite his insistence, the unusual event he described was unbelieved. (Malgré son insistance, l'événement inhabituel qu'il a décrit était non-cru.)

  10. The child’s incredible story was unbelieved by all the adults. (L'histoire incroyable de l'enfant était non-crue par tous les adultes.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "unbelieved" in English

Synonyms: doubted, untrusted, disbelieved, questioned, skeptical, unbelieving, unaccepted, dismissed, rejected, unsuspected.

Antonyms: believed, trusted, accepted, validated, confirmed, approved, proven, acknowledged, corroborated, verified.

Similar Words: incredulous, dubious, unconvincing, implausible, questionable, uncertain, suspect, mistrusted, untrue, unclear.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "unbelieved" in French

Synonyms: mis en doute, non-confié, remis en question, septique, contesté.

Antonyms: cru, accepté, approuvé, reconnu, confirmé.

Similar Words: incrédule, douteux, improbable, questionnable, incertain.

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