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disbelief

[dis-bi-leef] / ˌdɪs bɪˈlif /


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In my head there was disbelief, and my emotions were volatile – one moment in tears, the next elated because it was going to allow me to go about my daily routine.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The bill has been greeted with bafflement and disbelief.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

When a panel of expert judges announced its pick for “Best Bagel,” the crowd erupted with a mix of elation and disbelief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“I came back and all of a sudden they knew every word to the songs,” she says with disbelief.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The Incorrigibles batted at their ears in puppyish disbelief, an old habit that only popped up at moments of extreme confusion.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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