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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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Despite the win leaving his wife in disbelief, the winner was nonchalant.
—Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Robinson and Joey sneeze, and Robinson stares into the camera in disbelief.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Those who knew and loved her were in disbelief at the news that Elliot had died at age 32.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 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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