disbelief

Example Sentences

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At first, his staff was in disbelief when he showed up with the new curriculum in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Among ex-cricketers, the reaction veered between awe and disbelief.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

The other kids stood by in shock, their faces contorted into masks of dismay and disbelief.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix