Synonyms of incredulity

incredulity

noun

ˌin-kri-ˈdü-lə-tē 

as in disbelief

refusal to accept something as true

the teacher's incredulity about the claims in the essay proved to be well-founded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disbelief
• skepticism
• doubt
• suspicion
• unbelief
• uncertainty
• nonbelief
• distrust
• mistrust
• discredit
• denial
• repudiation
• rejection
• unfaith

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• belief
• credit
• faith
• conviction
• acceptance
• credence
• trust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incredulity

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

But listen to the incredulity Serena will be hearing about coming out of retirement to play doubles in a WTA event in London next week. — Miami Herald, 2 June 2026

When Jane Eyre collapses near the home of her cousins or when Tess slips her confession under Angel’s carpet, incredulity is instantly swallowed up in the relief or despair that readers of Land will experience at a chance meeting or—no, no, no—a missed one. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026