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
Despite this, the men and women who represent Connecticut in the House and Senate still carry a lingering sense of disbelief about the violence that unfolded after then-President Trump urged his vice president to block the results of the 2020 election.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
But the head coach’s temporary state of disbelief so early in such a massive game summarized it most aptly.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
But this is precisely what Dungeons & Dragons offered that the fantasy novel never could: the chance to enter an imaginary world with one’s disbelief miraculously intact — to be Quixote and Sancho at once.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
As Susan’s disbelief in Santa Claus is challenged, her wish for a house and a father figure becomes entwined with Kringle’s mission to restore her belief in the holiday spirit.
—John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
But the head coach’s temporary state of disbelief so early in such a massive game summarized it most aptly.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
But this is precisely what Dungeons & Dragons offered that the fantasy novel never could: the chance to enter an imaginary world with one’s disbelief miraculously intact — to be Quixote and Sancho at once.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
As Susan’s disbelief in Santa Claus is challenged, her wish for a house and a father figure becomes entwined with Kringle’s mission to restore her belief in the holiday spirit.
—John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbelief
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This meteoric rise has sparked debates, excitement, and skepticism across the crypto ecosystem.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump's nominee for Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, suggested peace negotiations could happen within 100 days, but skepticism remains high among European allies.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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While there have already been glimpses of this in the past with former TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace and Joe Hendry, there's no doubt fans will see more of this, especially heading into the Royal Rumble.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In addition, conservative thought leaders — including those behind the Project 2025 playbook — have been contemplating Trump’s return for years, and have no doubt been helping Trump craft orders that are less vulnerable to legal challenges, the experts said.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Neither Jimenez nor Beame take themselves too seriously and there is a lightness to this piece, which is graced with incredulity and humor.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
19 Dec. 2024
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In both cases, the incredulity at what had just happened swiftly gave way to morbid curiosity about what might happen next, if the jihadists proceeded to the capital.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Dec. 2024
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Virgil Thew, 47, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree intentional homicide in suspicion of fatally shooting a 33-year-old woman and two girls, ages 12 and 13, at a home in New Lisbon, Wis., authorities said.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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While officials have yet to confirm whether arson is responsible for the widespread fires, suspicions of intentional ignition have circulated widely on social media.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 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 24 Jan. 2025.
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