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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In response to the verdict, Soulja Boy released a formal statement expressing his discontent and disbelief.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Any author must suspend disbelief at least as much as their readers, and the key to writing for teens is to treat their experiences as valid and important.—
Charlie Jane Anders,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At least one House Republican earlier this month expressed skepticism about limiting the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions, according to Politico.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Iran, while expressing skepticism, has agreed to participate in the talks, emphasizing a willingness to engage despite Washington's confrontational tone.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with the families of two girls who had died from measles in West Texas—and raised doubts about the safety of vaccines.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some of the Supreme Court’s conservatives have cast doubts about the precedent in recent years.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Unbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelief. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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