disbeliefs
States of skepticism
Disbeliefs is the plural of disbelief—states of refusing or being unable to accept something as true.
While disbelief typically appears as an uncountable noun (in disbelief), the plural form emphasizes distinct instances or varieties: Their disbeliefs ranged from mild skepticism to outright denial.
The plural is uncommon but grammatically sound.
Rejection of deities
- agnosticismDoubt about divine existence
- apostasyRenunciation of former beliefs
- heresyBelief opposing official doctrine
- secularismSeparation of faith, state
godlessness · irreligion · faithlessness · infidelity · blasphemy · paganism · freethinking · rationalism
Feelings of uncertainty
- incredulityInability to accept something
- suspicionsBeliefs without full proof
- misgivingsFeelings of doubt
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
distrust · cynicism · uncertainties · reservations · qualms · wariness · dubiousness · mistrust
Refusal to accept reality
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- incredulityInability to accept something
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
disavowal · refusal · unwillingness · resistance · repression · avoidance · dismissal · negation
atheism
Rejection of deities
- agnosticismDoubt about divine existence
- apostasyRenunciation of former beliefs
- heresyBelief opposing official doctrine
secularism · godlessness · irreligion · faithlessness · infidelity · blasphemy · paganism · freethinking · rationalism · humanism
doubts
Feelings of uncertainty
- incredulityInability to accept something
- suspicionsBeliefs without full proof
- misgivingsFeelings of doubt
questioning · distrust · cynicism · uncertainties · reservations · qualms · wariness · dubiousness · mistrust · apprehensions
denial
Refusal to accept reality
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- incredulityInability to accept something
stunned · disavowal · refusal · unwillingness · resistance · repression · avoidance · dismissal · negation · blocking
disbeliefsbeliefs
Accepted truths, personal
acceptances · convictions · credences · assents · affirmations
disbeliefscertainties
Assured truths
confidences · assurances · convictions · sureties · certitudes
disbeliefsfaiths
Systems of worship
credits · trusts · reliances · confidences · credulities
- in disbelief
- suspend one's disbeliefAccept fiction as real temporarily
- suspending one's disbeliefAccepting fiction's impossible premises
- suspension of disbeliefTolerating fiction's implausibilities
- suspended one's disbeliefAccepted implausible premises temporarily
- willing suspension of disbeliefAccepting implausibility for enjoyment
disbelief, disbelieving, disbelieve, disbeliever, disbelieved, disbelievers, disbelieves, disbelievingly