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
Recent Examples on the Web
In portraying the robot’s anxious trepidation and initial refusal of this responsibility, Nyong’o inflects her sentiments with appropriate levels of surprise and disbelief.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
Trump and his allies reacted with a mix of relief and disbelief and moved quickly to cast the choice as liberal overload.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024
The vibe among the more than 1,000 journalists in the room ranged from disbelief to disgust.
—Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
Webb raised his arms in disbelief and let out an expletive when umpires ruled replay confirmed that Schmitt hadn’t secured the ball enough to even retire the lead runner.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
Trump and his allies reacted with a mix of relief and disbelief and moved quickly to cast the choice as liberal overload.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024
The vibe among the more than 1,000 journalists in the room ranged from disbelief to disgust.
—Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
Webb raised his arms in disbelief and let out an expletive when umpires ruled replay confirmed that Schmitt hadn’t secured the ball enough to even retire the lead runner.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Disbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disbelief. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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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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