unbelief
/ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/
noun
- The state of not believing something, especially a religious or spiritual claim.
- She struggled with unbelief after years of doubt.
- His unbelief in the theory was based on lack of evidence.
- The missionary tried to address the villagers' unbelief.
- Lack of acceptance or trust in something that is generally accepted.
- The scientist's unbelief in the new data surprised his colleagues.
- Her unbelief in the rumor made her the last to know the truth.
- There was widespread unbelief in the government's promises.