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
John was right—in a few minutes, the hail let up, and we were reunited with everyone, laughing in disbelief at how wild the weather had turned in the first few miles of our multiday trek.
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
That hug came after Stephens told her husband, who was in disbelief.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
People are so used to advertising tactics that they’re now tuned into how these practices can alter expectations and are, potentially, less willing to suspend their disbelief.
—Callum Booth, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But the episode, and Season 3, end there, with Ginny and Georgia looking at each other in disbelief.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 5 June 2025
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
That hug came after Stephens told her husband, who was in disbelief.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
People are so used to advertising tactics that they’re now tuned into how these practices can alter expectations and are, potentially, less willing to suspend their disbelief.
—Callum Booth, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But the episode, and Season 3, end there, with Ginny and Georgia looking at each other in disbelief.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for disbelief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbelief
Noun
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Trump’s reelection dashed the view that his first presidency was a mere aberration, and his second administration’s early, seismic actions on global trade, skepticism toward allies, and affection for erstwhile adversaries have already changed the United States’ role and image in the world.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Tesla’s history of hype and overpromising with FSD is legendary, increasing the validity of skepticism.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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There is no doubt that the strike will be recorded as one of the most successful strategic bombing operations in history.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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There's no doubt whoever comes out of this liberal rat race will be sent packing when Iowans re-elect America First fighter Mariannette Miller-Meeks next fall.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Public reaction ranges from incredulity to die-hard support, and, at least for the straws, some humor.—
Genia Naro Maciel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just make sure to approach every trade idea with a healthy dose of incredulity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Or indeed there will be suspicions of Russian perfidy - as happened over Syria.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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See Season 7 schedule McDonald's Snack Wraps are officially coming back: Here's when Huge 400-pound alligator captured in North Carolina on 'suspicion of being a dinosaur' A new Lululemon dress is stirring up the internet.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 June 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 29 Jun. 2025.
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