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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In the November 9 TikTok video, the rescue dog protested and stared at her owner in disbelief.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article Charlie Woods heard the crowd’s roar but was in disbelief after the 15-year-old’s first ace found the hole, hidden 176 yards away on the back right section of the par-3, No. 4 green.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Valentina asks incredulously, shaking her head in disbelief as the video cuts off.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Fury left the ring in disbelief, while Usyk solidified his legacy as world heavyweight champion, securing a purse of $104.5 million, compared to Fury's $84.5 million.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article Charlie Woods heard the crowd’s roar but was in disbelief after the 15-year-old’s first ace found the hole, hidden 176 yards away on the back right section of the par-3, No. 4 green.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Valentina asks incredulously, shaking her head in disbelief as the video cuts off.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Fury left the ring in disbelief, while Usyk solidified his legacy as world heavyweight champion, securing a purse of $104.5 million, compared to Fury's $84.5 million.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Disbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disbelief. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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