disbelief
Translation
disbelief, incredulity
Examples
She stared at him in disbelief.
She stared at him in disbelief.
His expression was one of complete disbelief.
His expression was one of complete disbelief.
Grammar Patterns
in disbelief a state of not believing something She stared at him in disbelief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incredulity, doubt; Antonyms: belief, faith
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) and 'belief' (faith), meaning 'not believing'.
Memory Tips
Imagine seeing something so shocking you say, 'I DIS-believe it!'.