disbelief

disbelief — 名詞

1. the strong feeling that you cannot accept something as real or true because it s

1.名詞B2
釋義

難以置信

因驚訝或震驚而無法相信某事的心情

the strong feeling that you cannot accept something as real or true because it seems too surprising, shocking, or unexpected — for example, hearing news that appears impossible, or seeing something that makes no sense at first

例句

Saira stared at the overturned car in disbelief, unable to process what she saw.

Saira 難以置信地盯著翻覆的車子，無法理解眼前的情景。

in disbelief (prepositional phrase showing manner)

The audience watched in disbelief as Minh calmly walked off the stage mid-performance.

觀眾難以置信地看著 Minh 在表演途中從容走下台。

in disbelief + as-clause for simultaneous action

同義詞
  • incredulity

    stronger and more formal than disbelief; implies a firm refusal to accept something despite evidence

  • skepticism

    less intense; suggests a questioning attitude or a tendency to doubt, not necessarily tied to shock

  • doubt

    broader and milder; covers any lack of certainty without the element of surprise or shock

反義詞
  • belief

    the state of accepting something as true; the direct opposite of disbelief

  • faith

    implies strong trust or confidence, often without requiring proof

文法句型

in + disbelief

with + disbelief

a look/expression of disbelief

was met with disbelief

用法筆記

Disbelief is almost always uncountable and is rarely used with an article ("a disbelief"). It appears most commonly in prepositional phrases such as "in disbelief" and "with disbelief," often paired with verbs of looking or reacting (stare, shake one's head, watch, gasp). When disbelief is modified by adjectives, the typical choices are pure, utter, sheer, or complete, which intensify the feeling of shock. This word is associated with surprising or shocking situations rather than with everyday uncertainty; for ordinary doubt, use doubt or skepticism.

常見錯誤

❌I have a disbelief about his explanation.
✅I find his explanation hard to believe.
💡disbelief describes a state of shock or stunned rejection, not ordinary doubt. Use doubt or skepticism for everyday uncertainty.
❌There was a strong disbelief among the students.
✅There was strong disbelief among the students.
💡disbelief is uncountable. Do not use the indefinite article a/an before it.