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adjective

Definition of disbelievingnext
as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims the senator stated her case before a disbelieving press corps

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disbelieving

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verb

present participle of disbelieve
as in denying
to think not to be true or real many disbelieved the medium's claims that she could communicate with the spirits of the dead

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbelieving
  1. skeptical
  2. denying
  3. suspicious
  4. doubting
  5. unbelieving
  6. incredulous
  7. cautious
Adjective
  • Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.
    Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of skeptical
Verb
  • Whatever the purpose, there’s no denying the best carry-on luggage is a traveler’s best ally.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bezos responded shortly after, denying the initial report.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of denying
Adjective
  • This could be weird network traffic, suspicious logins or unauthorized data access.
    Sarath Babu Yalavarthi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Listen to this article Three people were arrested in Newington early Tuesday when officers found a gun and crack cocaine while investigating a suspicious vehicle in a condo complex parking lot.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspicious
Verb
  • Injuries have hampered his career a bit, but there is no doubting his talents, especially on the offensive end.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the reports, some are doubting that anything serious is going on.
    Steve Almasy, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of doubting
Adjective
  • One day, the elusive Seth meets the equally alluring but totally living doctor Maggie (Meg Ryan), who is suspicious and unbelieving of the mystical wonders of this world.
    Nathan Smith, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
  • As punishment, God confines them to the desert for 40 years, until the unbelieving generation ...
    Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 10 Sep. 2023
Definition of unbelieving
Adjective
  • On her face is something halfway between a grimace and an incredulous smile—a facial expression that many Harris supporters likely recognize as a universal, exasperated response to a Trump rant.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2024
  • In the interim, Gore made another call to an incredulous Bush to retract his concession.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of incredulous
Adjective
  • Travelers should be cautious, especially along major highways like Interstate 90 and 35, as conditions could remain hazardous.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of cautious
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