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She stared in disbelief at the surprise party.
What does Disbelief mean?
Disbelief means not believing something.
Dictionary definition
The feeling of not believing that something is true or real.
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Disbelief in a sentence
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The class reacted with disbelief when the tiny robot solved the maze.
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The character's disbelief faded when more evidence appeared.
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What does disbelief mean?
Disbelief means the feeling of not believing that something is true or real.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses disbelief correctly?
This sentence uses disbelief to mean a feeling of not believing something.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of disbelief?
Belief means accepting something as true, which is the opposite of disbelief.
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WordDisbelief.
Partnoun.
MeaningDisbelief means not believing something.
ExampleExample: She stared in disbelief at the surprise party.
Word breakdown
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- dis · bih · leef
- Strongest beat
- leef
- Ending
- leef
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on leef.
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Synonyms
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doubtUse when someone is unsure something is true.
skepticismUse for a careful or questioning attitude.
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Disbelief means not believing something.
Common mix-up
Disbelief is not the same as belief. Disbelief means disbelief means not believing something.
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Read this model sentence: The class reacted with disbelief when the tiny robot solved the maze. Clue words: class, reacted, tiny. Underline clue words that show why disbelief fits instead of belief. Now write one new sentence that shows disbelief without using the word disbelief. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show disbelief?
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