disbelief

noun

dis·be·lief | \ ˌdis-bə-ˈlēf

Definition of disbelief

: the act of disbelieving : mental rejection of something as untrue

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Synonyms & Antonyms for disbelief

Synonyms

incredulity, nonbelief, unbelief

Antonyms

belief, credence, credit

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 on the Web

The ride-hailing model requires a type of suspension of disbelief, analysts said. — Faiz Siddiqui, The Seattle Times, "As it gets set for IPO, Lyft outlines all the reasons ride-sharing could fail," 25 Mar. 2019 Just as one girl stood up to share some of her thoughts, Michelle crept through the door and hugged her from behind — and the room erupted into tears and squeals of disbelief. — Heather Finn, Good Housekeeping, "Watch Michelle Obama and Oprah Surprise a Group of Unsuspecting High School Girls," 13 Nov. 2018 Provided your suspension of disbelief can handle the shocks, there are plenty more pacing gems to be found here. — Daniel Starkey, Ars Technica, "Shadow of the Tomb Raider review: Fighting for my life and loving it," 10 Sep. 2018 Connecticut chefs, restaurateurs and culinary figures are reacting to the death of Anthony Bourdain, sharing their sorrow, disbelief and gratitude for his influence. — Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "Connecticut Chefs React To Anthony Bourdain's Death," 9 June 2018 Everyone in the gymnasium, including of course his father, cheered in disbelief at the chip off the old block. — Melissa Locker, Time, "LeBron James's 13-Year Old Son Almost Dunked And His Reaction Says It All," 25 June 2018 Gutierrez and other activists shook their heads in disbelief at police cordoning off the street and then watching them calmly, in a standoff. — Ella Nilsen, Vox, "House Democrats try civil disobedience to protest Trump’s family separation policy," 14 June 2018 In the family home in Columbia, South Carolina, Jack and Tiffanie Reeves are still in near disbelief at how well Emmy is doing. — Wayne Drash, CNN, "The medicine keeping her alive was also killing her," 12 June 2018 And the expression on the poor lad’s face, at the climax of the tale, is one of genuine bewilderment, quivering with disbelief that his ordinary young life should have descended into the infernal. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, "“Hereditary” Delivers a New Kind of Horror," 7 June 2018

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