Synonyms of disbelief

disbelief

noun

ˌdis-bə-ˈlēf 

as in skepticism

refusal to accept something as true

their story explaining their absence was met with frank disbelief

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skepticism
• doubt
• incredulity
• suspicion
• unbelief
• uncertainty
• nonbelief
• distrust
• mistrust
• denial
• discredit
• unfaith
• repudiation
• rejection

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• belief
• credit
• faith
• acceptance
• conviction
• credence
• trust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disbelief

Dali limped into the postgame press conference with a blank look on her face, seemingly still in disbelief over what had just happened. — Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

But there is a whole lot of disbelief — and some early signs of disagreement about the best path forward for the Republican Party. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

Jonah investigates without actually being employed by the police, and a few other preposterous scenes will undoubtedly force viewers to suspend disbelief. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

And beneath all this grief, all this disbelief, all this unbearable heartache, is the simplest, most devastating truth. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2026