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, 2 Nov. 2025
Allies whisper their disbelief.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Their faith paradoxically lessens in the face of evil, even for Father Karras, trembling in disbelief and dwindling hope the more the demon Pazuzu reveals itself.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the next 20 minutes, everyone in the room sits in disbelief at the situation destined to unfold.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 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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