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Disbelief

usgb/ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/Volume
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Shock and Surprise

Use 'disbelief' to express shock or surprise about something unexpected.

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Upon hearing he won the lottery, his face was the picture of disbelief.
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Positive or Negative

Disbelief isn't always negative; it can be a positive reaction to surprising good news.

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They received the charity's huge donation with happy disbelief.
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Not Always True

'Disbelief' may suggest that the fact is true, but hard to accept.

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The scientists looked at the proof of the new discovery in disbelief.
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