disbelief

Example Sentences

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He insisted the event was real, sparking both disbelief and amusement among peers and online observers alike.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"There has been a tremendous amount of disbelief for me, it's just so extraordinary," said Canadian Jeremy Hansen during a Q&A session with press late Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In her interview with Kotb, Savannah Guthrie detailed her family’s pain and disbelief since her mother’s disappearance more than 50 days ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“The first reaction was disbelief because I thought there was no chance after these two got in.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

At first, the chaplain thought the young man was still caught in disbelief, still holding on to foolish hope that time could unspool and the body beside him could still be revived.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix