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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Following the unexpected tragedy, the 38-year-old’s family shared their disbelief and confusion.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Most of the other comments on the post express confusion and disbelief over the statue’s depiction of a postpartum body.
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Like most musical biopics these days, the audience has to enter into an agreement with the film, suspending disbelief.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Like most musical biopics these days, the audience has to enter into an agreement with the film, suspending disbelief.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Most of the other comments on the post express confusion and disbelief over the statue’s depiction of a postpartum body.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Like most musical biopics these days, the audience has to enter into an agreement with the film, suspending disbelief.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 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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