disbelief
pronunciation
How to pronounce disbelief in British English:
UK [ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf]
How to pronounce disbelief in American English:
US [ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf]
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- Noun:
- doubt about the truth of something
- a rejection of belief
Word Origin
- disbelief (n.)
- 1670s; see dis- + belief. A Latin-Germanic hybrid.
Example
- 1. Argentina 's press reacted to the result with disbelief .
- 2. Many zimbabweans , grown sceptical over the years , shake their heads in disbelief .
- 3. Even if this were true , he fails to suspend disbelief .
- 4. Ms. chapman 's lawyer voiced similar disbelief .
- 5. The scandal hit the national news and people watched in disgusted disbelief .