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 This problem of unbelief has plagued reformers for decades. Ervand Abrahamian, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2016 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 Consider a subject that sounds parochial but amounts to a civilizational bellwether: the statistics on religious belief and unbelief in the 2021 censuses. David Harsanyi, National Review, 15 Dec. 2022 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 But God eventually answered these prayers, and by the power of his spirit their unbelief was shattered and they were brought to Christ. Billy Graham, kansascity.com, 8 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbelief
Noun
  • Internet viewers are in disbelief over what happened when two golden retrievers were left alone together for the very first time.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • The mother and daughter were both in disbelief over the win, and rightfully so, as the mom had won one of the three $1 million top prizes offered in the Electric 100s scratch-off game, according to Michigan Lottery officials.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
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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
  • 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
  • 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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“Unbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelief. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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