
Disbelieving
Subtle Disbelief
Expressing a polite or restrained doubt rather than open disagreement.

Her disbelieving nod suggested she wasn't fully convinced by their excuse.
Emotional Context
Often used to emphasize an emotional reaction to surprising or shocking information.

The crowd's disbelieving gasps filled the room as the truth was revealed.
Visual Cues
Can be associated with non-verbal signals like a raised eyebrow or a shake of the head.

His disbelieving look was accompanied by a skeptical arch of his brow.
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CynicDecideDistrustfulDoubtMistrustfulSkepticalSuspiciousUnbelieving
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