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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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The Singaporean model and photographer shared a birthday post on Instagram to mark the milestone, and the comments section filled instantly with disbelief.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Tan shared a post on Instagram marking the milestone, and reactions from his nearly two million followers poured in almost immediately — a mix of admiration, humor and outright disbelief.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
His neighbors are in disbelief.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Disbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disbelief. Accessed 17 Mar. 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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