disbelief
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Didier Drogba's only previous Champions League final performance ended in defeat and disbelief, his red card in extra time coming before Manchester United won on penalties in 2008.
From BBC • May 28, 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
When it dawned on the teacher what was happening in broad daylight and in front of other motorists and pedestrians, her initial feeling was of disbelief.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
“They didn’t even fix the backdoor I used the other day,” she said in disbelief.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
Vocabulary lists containing disbelief
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