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
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.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 18 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
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.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 18 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 8 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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