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
But an aide expressed surprise — and disbelief — seeing the lawmaker’s name on the resolution.
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Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 28 Mar. 2025
When shown a photo of the two of them standing next to Nadal, Eala’s disbelief only grew.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Seconds later, Flyers defenceman Nick Seeler raised his head in disbelief.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
When his victory was confirmed, Hendrickson fell to his back in disbelief as he was mobbed by his coaching staff while Steveson rested on his knees in amazement.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 28 Mar. 2025
When shown a photo of the two of them standing next to Nadal, Eala’s disbelief only grew.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Seconds later, Flyers defenceman Nick Seeler raised his head in disbelief.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
When his victory was confirmed, Hendrickson fell to his back in disbelief as he was mobbed by his coaching staff while Steveson rested on his knees in amazement.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disbelief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbelief
Noun
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Over 10 days, formerly successful romance novelist Frances must cast aside her skepticism and immerse herself in the intriguing guests and hosts at Tranquillum House.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Musk has said Tesla will launch a driverless ride-hailing business in Austin, Texas in June, but some analysts are voicing skepticism about the company’s ability to meet that deadline.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the start of the current campaign, there were some doubts that Ovechkin would break the record.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The reality star has teamed up with TRESemmé for the new Lamellar Gloss Collection's Give Gloss campaign, and there's no doubt — she was made for this.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There was some incredulity right after the DOGE Dividend check proposal was announced.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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After a pause, a look of incredulity crosses Gaga’s face.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And there’s no way the Hatches, with their matriarch’s suspicion of television generally, would have gotten a color TV.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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The report concluded that the university administration had repeatedly failed to address the concerns of pro-Palestinian demonstrators and, instead, treated them with suspicion.—
Sharon Otterman,
New York Times,
2 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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