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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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Opposition politicians expressed disbelief that Starmer could have been unaware Mandelson had failed security vetting.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
New recipe for sustainable hydrogen While running a control experiment — a test meant to show what shouldn’t work — the team watched in disbelief as the basic mixture began bubbling with energy.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
While back in Melrose Park, neighbors were in disbelief.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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 28 Apr. 2026.
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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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