incredulity

noun

ˌin-kri-ˈdü-lə-tē How to pronounce incredulity (audio)
Definition of incredulitynext
as in disbelief
refusal to accept something as true the teacher's incredulity about the claims in the essay proved to be well-founded

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Recent Examples of incredulity But listen to the incredulity Serena will be hearing about coming out of retirement to play doubles in a WTA event in London next week. — Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 Russell plays the fool wonderfully as Fairchild's suffering boyfriend, reacting to the increasingly bizarre events as most of us would, with incredulity and swearing, and there are some brilliant sight gags sprinkled throughout the film. — Ian Stokes, Space.com, 12 June 2026 Just disbelief and incredulity that England should find themselves again facing accusations of a drinking culture and a far too loose and undisciplined team environment after their first Test since the shambles of the Ashes. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 11 June 2026 When Jane Eyre collapses near the home of her cousins or when Tess slips her confession under Angel’s carpet, incredulity is instantly swallowed up in the relief or despair that readers of Land will experience at a chance meeting or—no, no, no—a missed one. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for incredulity
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  1. disbelief
  2. skepticism
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  • Swift’s fans and staff who work at and near the Garden have expressed disbelief that Swift would really get married there, even as a trail of clues pointing to a blockbuster wedding at the arena have slowly accumulated.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • When his attempt to force a second playoff hole rolled just left, the hundreds who gathered around the green were stunned, letting out a collective groan of disbelief.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
Definition of disbelief
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  • Humans are hardwired to resist change, so implementing new technologies is often met with skepticism or pushback.
    — Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • For decades, African football has faced criticism and skepticism, often based on unfounded racial stereotypes.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of skepticism

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