Definitions

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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But he watched in disbelief as tonnes of colliery waste poured down the hillside and buried part of the junior school.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The bill has been greeted with bafflement and disbelief.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

“And then it did,” Milton said, shaking his head, still in disbelief.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Responses have ranged from hate to disbelief to love and support, he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I stopped walking, staring at him in disbelief.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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