NONBELIEFS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

nonbeliefs

noun

plural of nonbelief

as in disbeliefs

refusal to accept something as true my nonbelief in UFO's should not be construed as an unshakable belief in their nonexistence—I'm just waiting for proof

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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

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

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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

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