noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Lack of faith; distrust. uncountable, usually

   "A woman and not trusted, doubtless I / Might feel some sudden turn of anger born / Of your misfaith; […]"

2. 2
   Bad or misplaced religious belief. uncountable, usually

Example

More examples

"A woman and not trusted, doubtless I / Might feel some sudden turn of anger born / Of your misfaith; […]"

Etymology

From mis- + faith.

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