disconfirmation

Definitions

The action or process of proving that something is false or incorrect.

The state of being shown to be invalid or unsupported by evidence.

Examples

The scientist was disappointed by the disconfirmation of her hypothesis after the experiment failed to yield the expected results.

In psychology, the disconfirmation of a deeply held belief can often lead to a state of cognitive dissonance.

Synonyms

refutation rebuttal negation contradiction invalidation disproof denial

Antonyms

confirmation verification validation corroboration proof substantiation endorsement