UNFAITH Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

unfaith

noun

Definition of unfaith

as in denial

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Noun

One reason Pharis has been so vocal online is to fight back against the shame and denial that drive so many to withhold their HIV status from others.

— Charles Trepany, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Between 2016 and 2023, claim denials increased from 9% to 12%.

— Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of denial

Noun

But the idea of luxury accessories serving as emotional armor amid economic uncertainty clearly resonates with consumers and marketeers capitalizing on the phenomenon.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The restrictions were lifted last week, ending a period of regulatory uncertainty that limited availability for users worldwide.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of uncertainty

Noun

After an often shaky start to his tenure leading the USMNT, the performance against Paraguay was a complete repudiation of his critics and validation of his tactics and managerial style.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
His is a playground repertoire, a rolling repudiation of the safe option.

— New York Times, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of repudiation

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Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie looked like Serie A regulars, Folarin Balogun’s finishing was on song and Gio Reyna put to rest any doubts about his selection by channelling his inner Luka Modric.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
As tech stocks waver on doubts the AI boom will prove sustainable, India is emerging as a safe haven for global investors looking to hedge their bets and weather the volatility, Bloomberg wrote.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of doubt

Noun

Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there following a possible ceasefire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of rejection

Noun

Gen Z, comprising 40% of the candidate pool, views AI with significant distrust, with 78% seeing it as a threat to early-career opportunities.

— Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Perhaps my zeal to reiterate my distrust of the Dubs’ front office has blinded me to their behind-the-scenes brilliance.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of distrust

Noun

Brown noted that the residents have a deep mistrust of the Commission, which is a relatively niche commission appointed by the mayor and City-County Council.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Understanding this is the key to transforming cybersecurity from a technical hurdle into a corporate governance pillar, one that injects a core of trust into an era defined by mistrust.

— Vicente Pava, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of mistrust

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