disbelief

When he finally got a shot to trickle over the rim in the third quarter, Doncic held both arms out in disbelief and relief as the ball bounced up high and then through the net.

The decline in standards and basic levels of performance since last season has had seasoned Anfield observers rubbing their eyes in disbelief at what they are witnessing.

Deepika recalled the disbelief she faced when she first picked up the bat.

“Hold up a second. This all makes for a nice story, but it goes way beyond a general suspension of disbelief. You’re talking about souls, and an afterlife, and some all-girl council.”

The Incorrigibles batted at their ears in puppyish disbelief, an old habit that only popped up at moments of extreme confusion.