prebelief

/ˈpriːbɪlɪf/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling or opinion formed before there is evidence or proof

“Her prebelief in the new policy led her to be skeptical of its effectiveness.”

2. verb

to form a feeling or opinion before there is evidence or proof

“The media’s prebelief of the story caused a lot of controversy.”

Synonyms

  • assumption
  • presumption

Antonyms

  • incredulity
  • skepticism