as in skepticism
refusal to accept something as true
their story explaining their absence was met with frank disbelief
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Recent Examples of disbelief
Woods' reaction was something to behold, as the fans went wild, still in disbelief.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Shock and disbelief are common initial reactions, followed by anger directed at employers or oneself.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Pacheco is still in disbelief that his brother will return to their home in Cicero to undergo the organ transplant.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Schneider said in disbelief at Little’s call on the swing.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Shock and disbelief are common initial reactions, followed by anger directed at employers or oneself.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Pacheco is still in disbelief that his brother will return to their home in Cicero to undergo the organ transplant.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Schneider said in disbelief at Little’s call on the swing.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbelief
Noun
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Frost was likely one of the few interviewers who would seriously engage the pair on a topic that was still viewed with skepticism by the British public.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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But while much of the world looks at the newly friendly rapport between America and Russia with skepticism, Leake and his team see it as reason for optimism.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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Kuemper shows his regular-season form There isn’t any doubt that Winnipeg’s star goalie Connor Hellebuyck will take home his second consecutive Vezina Trophy and third of his career.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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There's no doubt now that when history is being made on the course, golf fans take notice and tune in, making these events must-watch television.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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But when visitors are told that Washington’s reaction has largely been bureaucratic and indifferent, their incredulity only grows.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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After a pause, a look of incredulity crosses Gaga’s face.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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Panicked at the thought of Kamilla, his closest (and secret) ally leaving the game, Kyle desperately tried to convince others to vote for Chrissy instead, raising David's eyebrows and planting suspicion of an undercover alliance.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Unlike Revere, who was known as a fierce revolutionary, Dawes might be able to bypass the checkpoint without raising suspicion.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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This problem of unbelief has plagued reformers for decades.—
Ervand Abrahamian,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Apr. 2016
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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
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“Disbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbelief. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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