disconfirmation (Meaning)

disconfirmation

to deny or refute the validity of

The disconfirmation of his previous beliefs left him feeling bewildered and lost.
The research study sought to disconfirm the existing theory by providing contradictory evidence.
The disconfirmation of the rumor spread through the town like wildfire, leaving people relieved.
The evidence provided a significant disconfirmation of the defendant's alibi.
The disconfirmation hypothesis predicts that people will experience cognitive dissonance when their beliefs are contradicted.
The scientist's repeated disconfirmation of their own hypothesis led to a breakthrough discovery.
The disconfirmation of the treatment's effectiveness led to its withdrawal from the market.
The politician's latest statement represented a clear disconfirmation of his previous stance.
The disconfirmation of the UFO sighting caused widespread skepticism among the public.
The disconfirmation of the ancient prophecy brought solace to those who had been living in fear.

to deny or refute the validity of

denial, rejection, contradiction, refutation,disavowal, negation, repudiation, disallowance, denegation, disproof

acknowledgement, acknowledgment, admission,confirmation, testimony, validation, avowal, declaration, assertion, affirmation

The disconfirmation of his previous beliefs left him feeling bewildered and lost.

The research study sought to disconfirm the existing theory by providing contradictory evidence.

The disconfirmation of the rumor spread through the town like wildfire, leaving people relieved.

The evidence provided a significant disconfirmation of the defendant's alibi.