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incredulity

[ in-kri-doo-li-tee, -dyoo- ]
/ ˌɪn krɪˈdu lɪ ti, -ˈdyu- /
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noun

the quality or state of being incredulous; inability or unwillingness to believe.

Words related to incredulity

amazement, skepticism, unbelief, doubt, wonder

Words nearby incredulity

increase, increaser, increasing, increate, incredible, incredulity, incredulous, increment, incremental, incremental plotter, incremental recorder

Origin of incredulity

1400–50; late Middle English incredulite < Latin incrēdulitās. See incredulous, -ity
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British Dictionary definitions for incredulity

incredulity
/ (ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːlɪtɪ) /

noun

lack of belief; scepticism
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