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 in a way that shows you cannot believe something He shook his head in disbelief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incredulity, skepticism, doubt; Antonyms: belief, faith, conviction
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) and the noun 'belief'. It literally means 'not belief'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', so 'disbelief' is the opposite of 'belief'.