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
And when winning picture, Baker saluted the importance of independent film as the rest of the team still seemed stung with disbelief.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Gantt is still in disbelief that one of his buildings has received recognition.
—Buffy Gorrilla, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Given the myriad historical inaccuracies in The Brutalist, some suspension of disbelief is necessary.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Her mouth dropped in disbelief; her once calm and relaxed pup now likes to live on the edge.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Gantt is still in disbelief that one of his buildings has received recognition.
—Buffy Gorrilla, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Given the myriad historical inaccuracies in The Brutalist, some suspension of disbelief is necessary.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Her mouth dropped in disbelief; her once calm and relaxed pup now likes to live on the edge.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disbelief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbelief
Noun
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There are certain items that people associate so strongly with a particular brand, any suggestion of using one made by another manufacturer is met with immediate skepticism and disbelief.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, as vaccine skepticism grows, many who have unwittingly benefited from herd immunity in the past are now at greater risk — ironically, from themselves.—
Dr. Jerome Adams,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gold’s red-hot run through $3000 an ounce might have been at the expense of another speculator’s favorite, Bitcoin, but the 40% rise in the gold price over the last 12-months is also raising doubts about its sustainability.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Without a doubt, the perfect way to wrap up a day at Disney is with the fireworks show.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
19 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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Such sticker shocks frustrate consumers and raise suspicions of price gouging.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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No one’s immune from suspicion, not even Kathryn, who has a way of smiling and purring through her answers to anyone’s questions.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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 27 Mar. 2025.
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