disbelief

[/ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/]

noun

descrença

1. The inability or refusal to believe something; lack of faith or conviction

She shook her head in disbelief at the news.

Ela balançou a cabeça em descrença com a notícia.

2. A state of mind marked by skepticism or doubt about the truth of something

His claims were met with widespread disbelief.

Suas afirmações foram recebidas com descrença generalizada.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

descrença

Most common usage across Brazil

General Brazilian

incredulidade

More formal alternative

Portugal

descrença

Standard usage in European Portuguese

Portugal

falta de fé

More literal translation, less common

in disbelief - em descrença/incrédulo

with disbelief - com descrença

look of disbelief - olhar de incredulidade

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