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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There is still much disbelief at why Washington, in skeptics’ view, appears to be rewarding the aggressor by favoring negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Keir Simmons, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Day said with exaggerated disbelief, prompting laughter from the studio audience.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Thirty-five seconds after that, Conway thwarted a Grade-A chance from James Richardson, with the senior defenseman bending over at the waist in disbelief.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025
Thomas immediately fell to the ground in disbelief and ultimately ended one spot out the 70-man playoff.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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Keir Simmons, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Day said with exaggerated disbelief, prompting laughter from the studio audience.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Thirty-five seconds after that, Conway thwarted a Grade-A chance from James Richardson, with the senior defenseman bending over at the waist in disbelief.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025
Thomas immediately fell to the ground in disbelief and ultimately ended one spot out the 70-man playoff.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Disbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disbelief. Accessed 21 Mar. 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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