disbeliefs

noun

plural of disbelief
as in doubts
refusal to accept something as true their story explaining their absence was met with frank disbelief

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  1. doubts
  2. skepticism
  3. suspicions
Noun
  • Even if Shipilova's death is an isolated incident, Russia's history of hiding information related to sensitive matters could leave many outside observers with doubts, Hoffman said.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Messi’s quiet reserve, so at odds with Maradona’s defiant swagger, fueled doubts about his patriotism.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of doubts
Noun
  • Instead, the two biggest options trades on the tape Tuesday reeked of skepticism.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But the proposal for time for debate has been met with skepticism in some quarters.
    — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • The sketch eventually returns to its original premise, with the father finally agreeing to try the green eggs and ham — only for Sam-I-Am to reveal that Zackary’s suspicions were justified all along.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • In the doorframe was the manager, sniffing around, suspicions aroused.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspicions
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“Disbeliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbeliefs. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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