Disbelief
(noun)
- The state or feeling of not believing in something.
- The state or feeling of not accepting something as true.
- The state of being skeptical.
Origin:
Mid 16th century (also in the sense "unbelief"): from dis- (expressing negation) + belief.
Examples:
- The news was met with disbelief.
- She shook her head in disbelief.
- He tried to hide his disbelief.
- The disbelief of the public was reflected in the polls.
- His disbelief was evident in his tone.