as in disbelief
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 incredulity
Just make sure to approach every trade idea with a healthy dose of incredulity.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
But when visitors are told that Washington’s reaction has largely been bureaucratic and indifferent, their incredulity only grows.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Public reaction ranges from incredulity to die-hard support, and, at least for the straws, some humor.
—Genia Naro MacIel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
After a pause, a look of incredulity crosses Gaga’s face.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
But when visitors are told that Washington’s reaction has largely been bureaucratic and indifferent, their incredulity only grows.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Public reaction ranges from incredulity to die-hard support, and, at least for the straws, some humor.
—Genia Naro MacIel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
After a pause, a look of incredulity crosses Gaga’s face.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredulity
Noun
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Still in disbelief over her win, the woman checked her ticket again, this time using the Maryland Lottery app.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Their shared disbelief in science and disrespect for expertise unites them.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pollster's latest survey on Supreme Court approval yielded similar skepticism from Americans, with only 39 percent approving of the High Court.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The news was met with equal parts excitement and skepticism from the band’s fan base.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Incredulity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incredulity. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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