as in disbelief
refusal to accept something as true a natural-born skeptic, she typically greets the latest conspiracy theory with head-shaking unbelief

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Recent Examples of unbelief But the indirect benefits seem to reflect a posture against green energy, related to unbelief in climate change, and these lead to support for inefficient energy alternatives like nuclear and geothermal and gas-fired turbines. Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 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 It’s been a bit of unbelief. Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2021 His Dark Materials is a kind of romance of unbelief. James Parker, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2019 When you have been taught, commanded even, to build your entire life around a community, the cost of unbelief is considerable. Amber Scorah, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2019 Decree defeat, humiliation and unbelief to the unbelievers. Adam Nossiter, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2018 This problem of unbelief has plagued reformers for decades. Ervand Abrahamian, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbelief
Noun
  • Bo Bichette froze in the batter’s box in disbelief, robbed of his opportunity to hit.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • He was seen smiling almost out of disbelief as the Dolphins crowd at Hard Rock Stadium cheered for their speedy wide receiver, who acknowledged them as the cart drove into the tunnel.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • Among customers and in financial markets, skepticism is rising as some question whether the massive investment in AI will ever be justified by revenues.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement But Blair’s potential role in Gaza has also drawn deep concern among critics, and raised skepticism over how well the proposal will go over with Hamas.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Star card is asking you to let go of doubts and instead focus on what aligns most with your goals.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • With dark brown fur and adorable, squeezable paws, there's no doubt your little one will adore this stuffy.
    De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Unbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelief. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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