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Disbelief

Verb / ˌdɪsbɪˈli:f / Another word for disbelief — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Disbelief means not believing or accepting something as true.

Synonyms & similar words

unbelief mentalrejection skepticism belief incredulity distrust doubt skepticism suspicion unbelief incredulity scepticism mistrust discredit distrustfulness uncertainty questioning disinclination incredulousness unfaith misgiving reservation hesitation

Synonyms by register

Formal

skepticism doubtfulness incredulity

Informal

no way get outta here you're kidding

Literary

amazement astonishment

Antonyms

belief credence acceptance faith trust conviction certainty

Common collocations

  • in disbelief
  • utter disbelief
  • disbelief and shock
  • expressed disbelief
  • a sense of disbelief
  • disbelief turned to
  • disbelief on his face

Word family

noun disbelief
verb disbelieve
adjective disbelieving
adverb disbelievingly

Usage note

Disbelief refers to the inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real. It is often used to express surprise or shock.

Example sentences

  1. I was in disbelief when I heard that we won the game.
  2. She expressed her disbelief at the outrageous claim.
  3. His disbelief in magic made it hard for him to enjoy the show.
  4. The teacher could not hide her disbelief at the student's excuse.
  5. The scientist's disbelief in the theory led to further research.

Quotes

  • Doubt everything. Find your own light. - Gautama Buddha
  • Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd. - Voltaire
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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