incredulities

noun

plural of incredulity
as in skepticism
refusal to accept something as true the teacher's incredulity about the claims in the essay proved to be well-founded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredulities
  1. skepticism
  2. doubts
  3. suspicions
Noun
  • There was a certain amount of skepticism baked into the ceasefire to begin with.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Nothing sets aside lingering skepticism about an artist’s star power or prowess like a great performance on a major stage.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • However, these doubts were put to rest when Kloss was later photographed leaving the wedding venue, Madison Square Garden.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026
  • At 34, his recurring issues raise serious doubts about his career longevity, making retirement a distinct possibility.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of doubts
Noun
  • The note is there when Sugar gets back, placating his suspicions (for now) and deflating his ego.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Ledbetter also said there weren’t, currently, indications of foul play — even as Wells family shared their own suspicions at Friday’s news conference.
    — Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of suspicions
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