as in skepticism
refusal to accept something as true
their story explaining their absence was met with frank disbelief
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Recent Examples of disbelief
Goofy things are expected when kids call their dad for unexpected reasons, but Tramaine Gaines was in disbelief when his family claimed an alligator was trying to break in.
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Barr responded to some of her former colleagues on social media in disbelief after her firing.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
In response to the verdict, Soulja Boy released a formal statement expressing his discontent and disbelief.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Any author must suspend disbelief at least as much as their readers, and the key to writing for teens is to treat their experiences as valid and important.
—Charlie Jane Anders, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disbelief
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Barr responded to some of her former colleagues on social media in disbelief after her firing.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
In response to the verdict, Soulja Boy released a formal statement expressing his discontent and disbelief.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Any author must suspend disbelief at least as much as their readers, and the key to writing for teens is to treat their experiences as valid and important.
—Charlie Jane Anders, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disbelief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbelief
Noun
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But while much of the world looks at the newly friendly rapport between America and Russia with skepticism, Leake and his team see it as reason for optimism.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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Frost was likely one of the few interviewers who would seriously engage the pair on a topic that was still viewed with skepticism by the British public.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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There's no doubt now that when history is being made on the course, golf fans take notice and tune in, making these events must-watch television.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Kuemper shows his regular-season form There isn’t any doubt that Winnipeg’s star goalie Connor Hellebuyck will take home his second consecutive Vezina Trophy and third of his career.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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But when visitors are told that Washington’s reaction has largely been bureaucratic and indifferent, their incredulity only grows.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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After a pause, a look of incredulity crosses Gaga’s face.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That's a challenge in the season 1 finale, which sees Gibbs come under suspicion for the murder of Pedro Hernandez. Kyle Schmid talks about the finale, including an important phone call Franks receives.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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As users lose confidence in what models are doing — and why — they’re left to fill in the blanks with suspicion.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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This problem of unbelief has plagued reformers for decades.—
Ervand Abrahamian,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Apr. 2016
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The historical abnormality of modern-day unbelief was a theme of Pope Benedict XVI’s in the years before, during, and after his pontificate.—
Katherine Howell,
National Review,
30 Nov. 2023
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“Disbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbelief. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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