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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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
We were completely bowled over, just in total disbelief.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Reddit Reacts Redditors were quick to flood the comments with humor and disbelief.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The prevailing sense of disbelief is partly due to Cliff’s tireless creative longevity.
—Rob Kenner, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 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 8 Dec. 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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