as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
unbelieving scientists who demand that all phenomena be subjected to rigorous scientific scrutiny
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Recent Examples of unbelieving
One day, the elusive Seth meets the equally alluring but totally living doctor Maggie (Meg Ryan), who is suspicious and unbelieving of the mystical wonders of this world.
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Nathan Smith, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
As punishment, God confines them to the desert for 40 years, until the unbelieving generation ...
—Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 10 Sep. 2023
He was told that unbelieving boys and girls in short dresses and naked arms met in these places and fell in love.
—The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2022
Discipleship, ministry and mission all happened in homes as families lived out their faith in Jesus in the midst of an unbelieving world.
—The Rev. Bill Thomas, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 12 Dec. 2020
The story centers on two scientists who, upon discovering that a meteor will strike the Earth in six months, go on a media tour to try to warn the world but find an unreceptive and unbelieving populace.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2020
Nathan Smith, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
As punishment, God confines them to the desert for 40 years, until the unbelieving generation ...
—Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 10 Sep. 2023
He was told that unbelieving boys and girls in short dresses and naked arms met in these places and fell in love.
—The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2022
Discipleship, ministry and mission all happened in homes as families lived out their faith in Jesus in the midst of an unbelieving world.
—The Rev. Bill Thomas, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 12 Dec. 2020
The story centers on two scientists who, upon discovering that a meteor will strike the Earth in six months, go on a media tour to try to warn the world but find an unreceptive and unbelieving populace.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbelieving
Adjective
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Despite the company’s claims, many are skeptical.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court in January appeared skeptical of challenges to some of the state-level bans, siding with proponents who argued that transgender girls and women should not play on girls' and women's sports teams out of fairness and safety.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This seemed to color the investigation almost from the beginning, since Epstein’s death was never treated as suspicious.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area at that time, including those with home surveillance video, is asked to contact the Northbrook Police Department at 847-564-2060.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With multiple players coming back from injury — as well as a questionable turf field — the Current opted to take a cautious approach.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lee says Everpure’s initial approach to generative AI was fairly cautious after the launch of ChatGPT, as the company wanted to take time to set up governance protocols around data privacy and security.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Travelers at the airport Monday who heard about the vote were incredulous.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Fellow vegans in the comments were incredulous — what of the bear cub carcass Kennedy claimed to have dumped in Central Park or his lifelong interest in hunting?—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Unbelieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelieving. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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