Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stunned-disbelief

Phrase
stʌnd dɪsˈbɪlif
Definition
A state of shock or surprise where a person cannot believe what has just happened.
Examples
  • After hearing the unexpected news, she was in stunned disbelief.
  • The audience sat in stunned disbelief as the magician revealed his trick.
Meaning
Stunned-disbelief refers to the feeling of being so shocked or amazed by an event that one struggles to comprehend or accept it.
Synonyms
  • astonishment
  • shock
  • incredulity
  • stupefaction