as in disbelief
refusal to accept something as true
a natural-born skeptic, she typically greets the latest conspiracy theory with head-shaking unbelief
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Recent Examples of unbelief
This problem of unbelief has plagued reformers for decades.
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Ervand Abrahamian, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2016
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
It’s been a bit of unbelief.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2021
Consider a subject that sounds parochial but amounts to a civilizational bellwether: the statistics on religious belief and unbelief in the 2021 censuses.
—David Harsanyi, National Review, 15 Dec. 2022
His Dark Materials is a kind of romance of unbelief.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2019
When you have been taught, commanded even, to build your entire life around a community, the cost of unbelief is considerable.
—Amber Scorah, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2019
Decree defeat, humiliation and unbelief to the unbelievers.
—Adam Nossiter, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2018
But God eventually answered these prayers, and by the power of his spirit their unbelief was shattered and they were brought to Christ.
—Billy Graham, kansascity.com, 8 June 2017
Ervand Abrahamian, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2016
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
It’s been a bit of unbelief.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2021
Consider a subject that sounds parochial but amounts to a civilizational bellwether: the statistics on religious belief and unbelief in the 2021 censuses.
—David Harsanyi, National Review, 15 Dec. 2022
His Dark Materials is a kind of romance of unbelief.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2019
When you have been taught, commanded even, to build your entire life around a community, the cost of unbelief is considerable.
—Amber Scorah, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2019
Decree defeat, humiliation and unbelief to the unbelievers.
—Adam Nossiter, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2018
But God eventually answered these prayers, and by the power of his spirit their unbelief was shattered and they were brought to Christ.
—Billy Graham, kansascity.com, 8 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbelief
Noun
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If going solo is risky, launching your own label as an unknown requires an even bigger leap of faith—along with either a willing suspension of disbelief or an amazing amount of true grit.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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Webb Reese nearly dropped the cake she had been given, in disbelief.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the White House now is someone who has openly admired Putin, expressed skepticism over U.S. support for Ukraine and rushed to bully America’s closest allies in Latin America, Canada and Europe.—
Ronald H. Linden,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2025
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Most economists express skepticism that a higher tariff regime would lead to such a boom, saying most costs would trickle down to American consumers.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Total theaters booked are 4,100 including all premium large format screens and Imax, no doubt.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Liev Schreiber had his doubts about his role in The Perfect Couple.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Unbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelief. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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