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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That play had Rodón raising his arms in disbelief, as well as appreciation.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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In the Waldorf’s case, the contractor called SOM in disbelief.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Many in Trump's cabinet have previously expressed concern over the implications of an overly strong dollar, and skepticism regarding its status as the world's reserve currency.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The lack of trust and growing skepticism about Netanyahu’s intentions are reflected in the dwindling public approval among Israelis.—
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Serena Peng, a Seattle resident visiting Tokyo, described having initial doubts after seeing online speculation but ultimately continuing with her trip.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Given today’s network of satellites and temperature sensors, when could scientists have first known, beyond a reasonable doubt, that increases in atmospheric CO2 from fossil fuel burning and land use change were altering our global climate?—
Ben Santer,
Scientific American,
4 July 2025
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“Unbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelief. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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