American English
/ˌdɪs.bɪˈlif/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
A strong feeling that something cannot be true because it is very surprising or shocking.
Practice out loudA strong feeling that something cannot be true because it is very surprising or shocking.
She stared at the bill in disbelief.
He was in disbelief when he heard the news.
in complete disbelief · stare in disbelief · express disbelief · shock and disbelief
be in disbelief at something
react with disbelief to something
A refusal or inability to accept an idea, claim, or fact as true.
There was widespread disbelief in the official story.
Her disbelief in ghosts is well known.
Disbelief is about whether something is true; distrust is about whether someone or something is reliable.
disbelief in ghosts · disbelief in science · widespread disbelief
disbelief in something
disbelief that something is true
Unable to believe something because it is very surprising.
He read the message in disbelief.
A willingness to accept impossible events while enjoying a story or movie.
The fantasy film requires a suspension of disbelief.
Usually use disbelief without a plural ending.