disbelief
Example Sentences
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“And then it did,” Milton said, shaking his head, still in disbelief.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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
“A vampire?” she asked, disbelief edging her words.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
Vocabulary lists containing disbelief
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