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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The judge, however, expressed disbelief in a 66-page opinion.
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Steve Karnowski, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
The judge expressed disbelief in a 66-page opinion.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
An unnamed woman who played on Marino’s basketball team for four years told WCVB that the charges have left her in disbelief.
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The judge, however, expressed disbelief in a 66-page opinion.
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Steve Karnowski, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
The judge expressed disbelief in a 66-page opinion.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
An unnamed woman who played on Marino’s basketball team for four years told WCVB that the charges have left her in disbelief.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The judge, however, expressed disbelief in a 66-page opinion.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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 Mar. 2026.
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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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