UNFAITH Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

unfaith

noun

Definition of unfaith

as in denial

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Noun

The denial was a hit to Wilber’s spirit, but Yadira tried to calm the restless teenager.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The birthright citizenship decision was decided on merits after full oral arguments, while the Carroll petition asks the court to reconsider its decision to not hear the case, known as a denial of certiorari.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of denial

Noun

But the idea of luxury accessories serving as emotional armor amid economic uncertainty clearly resonates with consumers and marketeers capitalizing on the phenomenon.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The restrictions were lifted last week, ending a period of regulatory uncertainty that limited availability for users worldwide.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of uncertainty

Noun

After an often shaky start to his tenure leading the USMNT, the performance against Paraguay was a complete repudiation of his critics and validation of his tactics and managerial style.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
His is a playground repertoire, a rolling repudiation of the safe option.

— New York Times, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of repudiation

Noun

Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie looked like Serie A regulars, Folarin Balogun’s finishing was on song and Gio Reyna put to rest any doubts about his selection by channelling his inner Luka Modric.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
As tech stocks waver on doubts the AI boom will prove sustainable, India is emerging as a safe haven for global investors looking to hedge their bets and weather the volatility, Bloomberg wrote.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of doubt

Noun

However, JPMorgan Chase CEO Marianne Lake expressed skepticism about consumer readiness, highlighting concerns over trust, security, and liability when AI handles transactions.

— Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Research firm BernsteinSG, in a note after Thursday's announcement, expressed skepticism.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of skepticism

Noun

Trump’s rejection of the bipartisan housing legislation exacerbates tensions with his own party in a midterm election year and cuts short their efforts to address a key voter concern about rising costs.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
And from faculty lounges today comes a gigantic rejection of the Humphrey-to-Obama synthesis.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of rejection

Noun

Gen Z, comprising 40% of the candidate pool, views AI with significant distrust, with 78% seeing it as a threat to early-career opportunities.

— Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Perhaps my zeal to reiterate my distrust of the Dubs’ front office has blinded me to their behind-the-scenes brilliance.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of distrust

Noun

Brown noted that the residents have a deep mistrust of the Commission, which is a relatively niche commission appointed by the mayor and City-County Council.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Understanding this is the key to transforming cybersecurity from a technical hurdle into a corporate governance pillar, one that injects a core of trust into an era defined by mistrust.

— Vicente Pava, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of mistrust

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