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incredulity
[ in-kri-doo-li-tee, -dyoo- ]
noun
- the quality or state of being incredulous; inability or unwillingness to believe.
Synonyms: doubt, skepticism, disbelief
Antonyms: faith
incredulity
/ ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːlɪtɪ /
noun
- lack of belief; scepticism
Word History and Origins
Origin of incredulity1
Example Sentences
It started off small: a hint of annoyance here, a flutter of incredulity there.
The humility of Joseph to accept this news when most would have responded with incredulity and dismay.
The incredulity gap poses a serious hurdle for Secretary Kerry.
Informed of the great interest in his new beard, he responded with incredulity.
Incredulity and astonishment enabled his abuse as much as complicity or cover-up.
The circle around did not exactly contradict him, but exhibited expressive appearances of incredulity.
Tressan halted, too, and turned upon Gaubert, a look of incredulity in his fat countenance.
The report spread to Edinburgh, but was received there with scornful incredulity.
Dick Faversham, to whom the words were spoken, smiled, and the smile was not without incredulity and a sense of wonder.
My incredulity increases if I am told that the performers of miracles have been cruelly tormented or slain.
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