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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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.
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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
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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
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 15 Jun. 2026.
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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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