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

“That’s you?” my eight-year-old asked, inspecting the photo in disbelief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Somewhere in that meal, I felt that oyster-like disbelief when something simple tastes better than expected, and you pretend not to notice because the surprise feels too intimate to say out loud.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

She didn’t turn to see his expression, but she heard his disbelief.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray