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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The look of incredulity on Zahn’s face, as Hudson, in dealing with the absurdity of Chad Powers is priceless.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Zahn is a master at non-verbal incredulity, and Coach Hudson’s perplexed patience in the face of Chad’s weirdness is never not entertaining.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
The response to Lutkenhaus’ performance has been one of awe and incredulity.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The musician also expressed incredulity that what prompted one of Trump’s toadies to publicly respond to him was a comment White made about — of all things — the president’s outlandish Oval Office decor.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Zahn is a master at non-verbal incredulity, and Coach Hudson’s perplexed patience in the face of Chad’s weirdness is never not entertaining.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
The response to Lutkenhaus’ performance has been one of awe and incredulity.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The musician also expressed incredulity that what prompted one of Trump’s toadies to publicly respond to him was a comment White made about — of all things — the president’s outlandish Oval Office decor.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 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 Oct. 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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