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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Another relative, Darryl Collins, also expressed disbelief at deputies' claims.
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Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
People all over the globe were in disbelief that a man could perpetuate a campaign of drugging and raping his wife without her knowledge, and even more sickened that dozens of men joined him in his crimes.
—Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
After letting the final Bosnian penalty slip under his reach on Tuesday, Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma remained on his knees, putting his hands on his head in utter disbelief.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Amid the damage, a bright orange bag of Cheetos appears largely intact, prompting disbelief from many viewers.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
People all over the globe were in disbelief that a man could perpetuate a campaign of drugging and raping his wife without her knowledge, and even more sickened that dozens of men joined him in his crimes.
—Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
After letting the final Bosnian penalty slip under his reach on Tuesday, Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma remained on his knees, putting his hands on his head in utter disbelief.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Amid the damage, a bright orange bag of Cheetos appears largely intact, prompting disbelief from many viewers.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Disbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disbelief. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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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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