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
Corless' findings were initially met with disbelief — not only by the Catholic Church, but also by politicians and members of the public.
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Christina Coulter, People.com, 18 June 2025
The guy who says 30s are okay, but 39 is actually 40, or the other gentleman who won’t date over 27, and Lucy is just looking at him in disbelief.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 18 June 2025
Cal, clearly caught off guard, can be heard laughing in disbelief at the intense response.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
An approach shot on 12 left him befuddled, holding out his hands in disbelief at the ball sank into the rough short of the green.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
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Christina Coulter, People.com, 18 June 2025
The guy who says 30s are okay, but 39 is actually 40, or the other gentleman who won’t date over 27, and Lucy is just looking at him in disbelief.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 18 June 2025
Cal, clearly caught off guard, can be heard laughing in disbelief at the intense response.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
An approach shot on 12 left him befuddled, holding out his hands in disbelief at the ball sank into the rough short of the green.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 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
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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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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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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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Since the sender address and branding are authentic, recipients are more likely to trust the communication without suspicion.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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While a few skeptics are bound to remain mistrustful no matter what, the suspicion is rooted in part in experience.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
28 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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