disbelief

[dis-bi-leef] / ˌdɪs bɪˈlif /

NOUN

doubt, skepticism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distrust incredulity mistrust

STRONG

atheism dubiety nihilism rejection repudiation unbelief

WEAK

spurning unbelievingness unfaith

Antonyms

STRONGEST

belief certainty confidence faith trust

STRONG

ratification

Example Sentences

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At first, his staff was in disbelief when he showed up with the new curriculum in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In a statement issued earlier this week Ms Doherty's family said they have been "crushed with disbelief, sadness and pain".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Once you get in touch, you’ve already started suspending your disbelief.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

“That’s you?” my eight-year-old asked, inspecting the photo in disbelief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Ekon’s own chest ached at his mentor’s disbelief, but he went on.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray