nonbeliefs

noun

plural of nonbelief
as in disbeliefs
refusal to accept something as true my nonbelief in UFO's should not be construed as an unshakable belief in their nonexistence—I'm just waiting for proof

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  1. skepticism
  2. doubts
  3. suspicions
Noun
  • Of the 13 most competitive Senate races, seven Republicans have expressed skepticism or outright opposition to the agreement that is unlikely to significantly affect high diesel costs contributing to broader inflation.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Leaning into many voters’ skepticism of artificial intelligence and data centers, Biss has also put forward a multipart plan to regulate the industry.
    — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • Shares tumbled to as low as 79 cents a share intraday in late 2008, as doubts grew about its ability to stay in business.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Soon, in spite of my doubts, we were informed that, the next week, cameras were coming in.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of doubts
Noun
  • The sketch eventually returns to its original premise, with the father finally agreeing to try the green eggs and ham — only for Sam-I-Am to reveal that Zackary’s suspicions were justified all along.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • In the doorframe was the manager, sniffing around, suspicions aroused.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspicions
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“Nonbeliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonbeliefs. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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