unbelief synonyms

unbelief

n.

disbelief, doubt, skepticism, incredulity, uncertainty, agnosticism; see also doubt 1, uncertainty 1.

unbelief implies merely a lack of belief, as because of insufficient evidence, esp. in matters of religion or faith; disbelief suggests a positive refusal to believe an assertion, theory, etc. she listened with disbelief to his ridiculous accusations; incredulity implies a general skepticism or disinclination to believe

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