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
At the Monkey, Tattersall surveys the crime scene in disbelief as police photographers snap pics of Stevenson and O'Hara's bodies.
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Moments after realizing what happened, the TikTok user stared at the camera in disbelief, and looks closely at her face to ensure there weren't any marks left behind.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
There are some things which cannot be given away in dialogue, that cannot come from exposition without risking suspension of disbelief, of losing the audience.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Many who were freed expressed shock and disbelief that they had been exchanged.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for disbelief
Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Moments after realizing what happened, the TikTok user stared at the camera in disbelief, and looks closely at her face to ensure there weren't any marks left behind.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
There are some things which cannot be given away in dialogue, that cannot come from exposition without risking suspension of disbelief, of losing the audience.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Many who were freed expressed shock and disbelief that they had been exchanged.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbelief
Noun
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However, Gac insisted that many of the performer’s lyrics are steeped in skepticism toward political leaders, union bosses, and employers.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Trump has also repeatedly undercut Zelenskyy and provided rhetorical support to Putin, expressing skepticism of any criticism directed toward the Russian leader, and seeking to force Ukraine to make territorial concessions without guaranteeing their freedom and sovereignty in the future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
Noun
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As for the future, there is no doubt that if peace can be achieved, many billions of dollars will have to be spent before Ukraine can again supply its economy and people with the energy needed for a fully functioning state.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But there was never any doubt in their intent: put a creative, Midwest spin on country music.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Public reaction ranges from incredulity to die-hard support, and, at least for the straws, some humor.—
Genia Naro Maciel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just make sure to approach every trade idea with a healthy dose of incredulity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At a time when Cold War tensions heightened curiosity and suspicion about all things Soviet, American consumers flocked to the new vodka as an edgy, exotic choice—drinking vodka became simultaneously an act of defiance and fascination.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Instead, this suspicion about the trailer tells a more interesting and deeper story about the relationship between marketing and proof in media.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes.com,
4 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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