disbelief
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When a panel of expert judges announced its pick for “Best Bagel,” the crowd erupted with a mix of elation and disbelief.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
A swimmer staring in disbelief at the clock after his final stroke.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
In disbelief, he looked at a residential building that had partially collapsed.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Jack picked up his bag and took a step back toward the clearing he’d just left, then turned and threw his bag down again, shaking his head in disbelief at himself.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Vocabulary lists containing disbelief
Power Prefix: dis-
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