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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The two — who share son Jack, who is now 10, daughter Addy, 6, and son Hunter, 5 — were in disbelief at the news.
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 9 May 2025
One survivor, Mirtha Fuentes, told local media of her emotional disbelief after surviving the plane crash.
—Marlon Sorto, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Despite the suspension of disbelief element typical for YA fare — Harriet is a 5’4″ girl who becomes a top runaway model — the series has been praised for its humor, heart and portrayal of teen angst.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Strangers, turned friends in their adjacent Elland Road seats, grinned in disbelief, soaking up every second.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 9 May 2025
One survivor, Mirtha Fuentes, told local media of her emotional disbelief after surviving the plane crash.
—Marlon Sorto, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Despite the suspension of disbelief element typical for YA fare — Harriet is a 5’4″ girl who becomes a top runaway model — the series has been praised for its humor, heart and portrayal of teen angst.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Strangers, turned friends in their adjacent Elland Road seats, grinned in disbelief, soaking up every second.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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 19 May. 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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