incredulity

noun

in·​cre·​du·​li·​ty ˌin-kri-ˈdü-lə-tē 

-ˈdyü-

: the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief

Synonyms of incredulity

• disbelief
• skepticism

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Officials apparently didn’t feel the same rush of incredulity. —Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026

An air of incredulity is deserved here. —Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026

Cienfuegos’ death has left Spain’s industry with a sense of incredulity. —John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025

First success was in 2004 Vonn started her comeback last season, a return met with incredulity by some other skiers who questioned her sanity in returning to competitive downhill skiing – the fastest and most dangerous of disciplines – after knee surgery. —Reuters, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for incredulity

• credulity

Kids Definition

incredulity

noun

in·​cre·​du·​li·​ty ˌin-kri-ˈd(y)ü-lət-ē 

: the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief