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
  • If Lex seems pessimistic about the Eagles, Josh is pushing back against any skepticism.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Separate Gallup polling conducted in 2025 found that skepticism about the safety of driverless cars had risen over the previous several years.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • But the episode also raised doubts about Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas’ leadership capability.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As Zai’s doubts about the wedding fester, scratches begin to appear on her legs, apparently the work of the phantom bride, while the menacing of this spirit produces blemishes on her skin.
    — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of doubts
Noun
  • Beijing assisted with a major upgrade of the base, and the United States has voiced its suspicions that China was granted special but secret privileges there.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On Wednesday, Koval released a statement on her official Instagram page, confirming suspicions that her choice to walk away from the Tigers stemmed from Mulkey acquiring 17-year-old Russian center Anna Minaeva.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspicions
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