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| aw |
(informal) used to express protest, displeasure, disbelief, sympathy, or the like. |
| c'mon |
(informal) contracted form of "come on," used to express disbelief. [1/2 definitions] |
| come on |
used to express disbelief. [1/7 definitions] |
| dazed |
stunned with shock or disbelief. [1/2 definitions] |
| incredulous |
in a state of skepticism, wonder, or disbelief. [1/2 definitions] |
| man |
(slang) used to express disbelief, amazement, exasperation, frustration, anger, or the like. [1/9 definitions] |
| no1 |
used to express shock, disbelief, fear, or great disappointment. [1/7 definitions] |
| oh |
used to express surprise, pain, disbelief, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| popeyed |
having bulging, wide-open eyes, as in astonishment or disbelief. |
| pshaw |
an expression of disbelief, annoyance, or the like. |
| shock1 |
a state of intense emotional upset or excitement, often combined with disbelief, caused by witnessing or being involved in a sudden traumatic event or learning of terrible or exciting news. [1/9 definitions] |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. [2/3 definitions] |
| squint-eyed |
looking with eyes squinted, as in malice, disbelief, or disapproval. [1/2 definitions] |
| unbelief |
lack of belief; doubt or disbelief, esp. of religious tenets and doctrines. |
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