Definition of disbelief
:the act of disbelieving :mental rejection of something as untrue
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Examples of disbelief in a Sentence
She stared at him in utter disbelief.
their story explaining their absence was met with frank disbelief
Recent Examples of disbelief from the Web
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By the time FC Cincinnati’s 5-0 loss to Louisville City FC at Louisville Slugger Field was complete, the club looked shell-shocked, still in disbelief at what just occurred.
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Guliyev held his hands over his mouth in sheer disbelief after the slow race.
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When both men learned of the Trout Lake mauling later that morning, they were confused and in disbelief.
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Assigning blame can be a way of discharging uncomfortable emotions such as fear, disbelief, embarrassment, shame, distrust, guilt, and even hopelessness — emotions that often come alongside a herpes diagnosis.
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Victor Martinez was crouched in foul territory in disbelief.
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A perfect call and flawless execution somehow foiled, Arizona State manager Jim Brock rises from his seat, takes one step out of the dugout, removes his hat in disbelief and makes eye contact with Martin across the field.
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And in the wake of Yamano's evidence, the History Channel and the documentary's on-screen personalities have expressed various forms of concern and disbelief.
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The outrage has been matched only by the disbelief that, almost three years later, nearly all of the 43 students are still missing.
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First Known Use of disbelief
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disbelief Synonyms
Synonyms
incredulity, nonbelief, unbeliefAntonyms
belief, credence, creditRelated Words
discredit, distrust, doubt, mistrust, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty; denial, rejection, repudiation, unfaithNear Antonyms
acceptance, conviction, faith; trustDISBELIEF Defined for English Language Learners
disbelief
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Definition of disbelief for English Language Learners
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: a feeling that you do not or cannot believe or accept that something is true or real
DISBELIEF Defined for Kids
disbelief
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dis·be·lief
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Definition of disbelief for Students
:refusal or inability to believe
She watched in disbelief.
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