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incredulity

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

noun

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

    Synonyms:
    doubt, skepticism, disbelief
    Antonyms:
    faith
incredulity British  
/ ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːlɪtɪ /

noun

  1. lack of belief; scepticism

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Etymology

Origin of incredulity

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English incredulite, from Latin incrēdulitās; incredulous, -ity

Example Sentences

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Jonah freezes, a look of incredulity on his face.

From Literature

In a further appearance in front of MPs the same year, Brittin was met with incredulity when he told them he didn't know how much he got paid.

From BBC

Ms. Hughes plays Ruth with a combative defensiveness, and not a little contempt, as she listens with incredulity to Jay’s obvious ignorance of the Troubles.

From The Wall Street Journal

We marvel at what 50-somethings get done during a workweek, and we recall with incredulity how much we accomplished daily while working and child-rearing and housekeeping and traveling and negotiating the city.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Magic? You can’t really—” said Christopher, incredulity rising in his voice.

From Literature

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