incredulity
noun
in·cre·du·li·ty
ˌin-kri-ˈdü-lə-tē 
-ˈdyü-
: the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
Examples of incredulity in a Sentence
The news of his death was met with expressions of incredulity.
the teacher's incredulity about the claims in the essay proved to be well-founded
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Afterwards, Amorim wore a look of incredulity when Heaton, 39, was proposed as a viable alternative, given Bayindir conceded a similar goal at Tottenham in last season’s Carabao Cup.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The camera pans back to Atlas who appears to be watching the screen wide-eyed ad shocked, the marks over his eyes giving the impression that his eyebrows are raised in incredulity.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Which means this is a SALT piece, though one written from the perspective of red states, along with incredulity about red staters.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Public reaction ranges from incredulity to die-hard support, and, at least for the straws, some humor.
—Genia Naro MacIel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The camera pans back to Atlas who appears to be watching the screen wide-eyed ad shocked, the marks over his eyes giving the impression that his eyebrows are raised in incredulity.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Which means this is a SALT piece, though one written from the perspective of red states, along with incredulity about red staters.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Public reaction ranges from incredulity to die-hard support, and, at least for the straws, some humor.
—Genia Naro MacIel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incredulity
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“Incredulity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incredulity. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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incredulity
noun
in·cre·du·li·ty
ˌin-kri-ˈd(y)ü-lət-ē
: the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
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