CEFR B2

disbelief

noun

Meaning

The state of not believing that something is true or real.

Examples

She stared at the lottery ticket in utter disbelief, unable to process her win.
His story was met with widespread disbelief from the jury, who found it highly improbable.

Synonyms: doubt, skepticism, incredulity, astonishment

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disbelief (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/

Definition

The state of not believing that something is true or real.

Examples

She stared at the lottery ticket in utter disbelief, unable to process her win.
His story was met with widespread disbelief from the jury, who found it highly improbable.
A murmur of disbelief ran through the crowd as the magician made the statue disappear.

How to Use disbelief

in disbelief (prepositional phrase): Experiencing a state of not believing. — "The audience gasped in disbelief as the illusion unfolded."
to one's disbelief (prepositional phrase): Used to express that something happened that caused someone to not believe it. — "To my utter disbelief, the package arrived a week early."

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