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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This one in particular deals with belief and disbelief, mortality, being the child of an aging parent and having a child oneself.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
In the Waldorf’s case, the contractor called SOM in disbelief.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 July 2025
This one in particular deals with belief and disbelief, mortality, being the child of an aging parent and having a child oneself.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 July 2025
As Rodriguez's wife, Amador, circled the truck with joy and disbelief on her face, Schmer shook hands with Rodriguez and Rodriguez's son.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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 18 Jul. 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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