disbelief

noun

dis·​be·​lief ˌdis-bə-ˈlēf How to pronounce disbelief (audio)
: 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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Barkley's backward hurdle draws widespread disbelief from NFL fans NFL Week 9 takeaways: Is Eagles' game management a big problem? New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024 The first Dodger run scored (making it 5-1), and the Yankee fans were in disbelief. Dan Freedman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 After his 42-yard reception ended with the Cardinals offense on the field, Reagor, a 2020 first-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles, grasped the sides of his helmet with both hands in disbelief. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024 While these reports were initially met with disbelief in England, subsequent investigations conducted over the past four decades found a significant number of bones had cut marks that offered silent evidence of the expedition’s catastrophic end. Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disbelief 

Word History

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disbelief was in 1672

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“Disbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disbelief. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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disbelief

noun
dis·​be·​lief ˌdis-bə-ˈlēf How to pronounce disbelief (audio)
: the act or state of disbelieving : mental rejection of something as untrue

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