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

The payoff to that trick leaves Kumail and Gianmarco screaming, first in thrilled disbelief at what Jake pulls off, then in frustration at Maria’s vote. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Similarly, Penn says the episode could adopt a visual style more consistent with comic books without asking the audience to do more work suspending their disbelief. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Tellingly, some Fed watchers and former officials reacted to the remarks with disbelief. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2026

The disbelief at billowing black smoke from a gash in the Pentagon and collapsing skyscrapers of steel, the dread over what attacks might yet come, the hope that people might be pulled from the rubble alive. — Ann Gerhart, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026