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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Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
As Paytas prepares to hit the stage, the YouTuber-turned-performer has been in disbelief that her Broadway dreams are finally becoming a reality.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Advertisement The news left Allen gasping in disbelief, given the state of the surroundings.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Romy, chief executive of a robotics company, seems in disbelief that she’s even come to this place, all dressed up in a sheer top.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Disbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disbelief. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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