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
The murders immediately made national headlines and left the community in disbelief.
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Aja Romano, Vox, 30 June 2025
His coaches fell into a muted disbelief upon later hearing the diagnosis.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for disbelief
Aja Romano, Vox, 30 June 2025
His coaches fell into a muted disbelief upon later hearing the diagnosis.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbelief
Noun
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The lack of trust and growing skepticism about Netanyahu’s intentions are reflected in the dwindling public approval among Israelis.—
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Many in Trump's cabinet have previously expressed concern over the implications of an overly strong dollar, and skepticism regarding its status as the world's reserve currency.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Serena Peng, a Seattle resident visiting Tokyo, described having initial doubts after seeing online speculation but ultimately continuing with her trip.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Given today’s network of satellites and temperature sensors, when could scientists have first known, beyond a reasonable doubt, that increases in atmospheric CO2 from fossil fuel burning and land use change were altering our global climate?—
Ben Santer,
Scientific American,
4 July 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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That new regime’s anti-Western stance put it on a path to conflict with the United States and Israel, and created their long-standing suspicion that Iran’s nuclear program was not purely civilian, as Tehran claimed, but also involved clandestine efforts to develop weapons.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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Dexter stalks his next victim (Marc Menchaca) — a killer who targets ride-share drivers — while the ghost of his father Harry (James Remar) urges him to be careful, and a fidgety Harrison tries to evade police suspicions.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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