DISBELIEF
/dɪsbɪˈliːf/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of DISBELIEF
Unpreparedness, unwillingness, or inability to believe that something is the case.
"She cried out in disbelief on hearing that terrorists had crashed an airplane into the World Trade Center in New York City."
Astonishment.
"I stared in disbelief at the Grand Canyon."
The loss or abandonment of a belief; cessation of belief.
Examples of DISBELIEF in a Sentence
- "She cried out in disbelief on hearing that terrorists had crashed an airplane into the World Trade Center in New York City."
- "I stared in disbelief at the Grand Canyon."
Word Details
Is DISBELIEF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISBELIEF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DISBELIEF uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DISBELIEF
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | b | e | l | i | e | f | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISBELIEF
100 words from the letters in DISBELIEF
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How to Use DISBELIEF in Word Games
DISBELIEF is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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