disbelief
noun
dis·be·lief
ˌdis-bə-ˈlēf 
: the act of disbelieving : mental rejection of something as untrue
Examples of disbelief in a Sentence
She stared at him in utter disbelief.
their story explaining their absence was met with frank disbelief
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Louise exclaimed in disbelief in a video taken moments after King proposed.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Justice Neil Gorsuch asked, indicating disbelief through his tone.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
Scott, sitting behind his mother with his family, simply stared in disbelief.
—Susan Mallie, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disbelief
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“Disbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disbelief. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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disbelief
noun
dis·be·lief
ˌdis-bə-ˈlēf
: the act or state of disbelieving : mental rejection of something as untrue
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