Synonyms of incredulity

incredulity

noun

ˌin-kri-ˈdü-lə-tē 

as in disbelief

refusal to accept something as true

the teacher's incredulity about the claims in the essay proved to be well-founded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disbelief
• skepticism
• doubt
• suspicion
• unbelief
• uncertainty
• nonbelief
• distrust
• mistrust
• discredit
• denial
• repudiation
• rejection
• unfaith

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• belief
• credit
• faith
• conviction
• acceptance
• credence
• trust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incredulity

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

Yet over the course of the 40-minute discussion, the statements that drew the most incredulity were Tao’s. — Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026

Farmers are being hailed as heroes for rejecting millions of dollars to turn their land into data centers, while claims of the facilities bringing jobs to the area are being met with incredulity and frustration. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026