disbelieving

[US]/disbə'liviŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. skeptical, not believing

Example Sentences

She stared at him with a disbelieving expression.

He shook his head in a disbelieving manner.

The witness looked disbelieving as the defendant denied the charges.

I watched in disbelieving silence as the magician performed his tricks.

His disbelieving laughter echoed through the room.

The disbelieving crowd gasped as the unexpected twist unfolded.

She gave a disbelieving look when he told her the news.

His disbelieving attitude towards the supernatural was evident in his writing.

The disbelieving expression on her face quickly turned to shock.

I could see the disbelieving look in his eyes as he processed the information.

Real-world Examples

“Really, ” he added, because Mr. Weasley was looking disbelieving.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

" You've got someone? " shouted Mr. Crouch, sounding highly disbelieving.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

This is a humble conclusion, but I cannot make myself disbelieve it.

Source: Master of Reciting Short Stories

Hagrid raised his bushy eyebrows at the disbelieving expressions on their faces.

Source: 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

This seemingly fantastical claim was met with a mixture of laughter and disbelieving stares, but Patton was entirely serious.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

It was intolerable that she should disbelieve him.

Source: The Room with a View (Part 1)

And not only might we believe the fakery, we might start disbelieving the truth.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) September 2019 Collection

He disbelieved that a Sinner like him could find mercy.

Source: Monk (Part 2)

She gazed at the red stains, disbelieving, and turned mutely to my father.

Source: After You (Me Before You #2)

She shook her head, disbelieving, and cursed Sam out of Thom's earshot.

Source: Still Me (Me Before You #3)

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