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Wordabulary

disbelief

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A feeling of being unable or unwilling to believe something.

"She stared at the letter in disbelief, rereading it twice."

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Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She stared at the letter in _____, rereading it twice."

Answer: disbelief

In your own words, what does "disbelief" mean?

A feeling of being unable or unwilling to believe something.

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