incredulous
not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical
indicating or showing unbelief: an incredulous smile.
Origin of incredulous
1synonym study For incredulous
Other words for incredulous
Other words from incredulous
- in·cred·u·lous·ly, adverb
- in·cred·u·lous·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with incredulous
- incredible, incredulous
Words Nearby incredulous
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How to use incredulous in a sentence
Despite his siblings’ blank looks and incredulous scoffs, he continues to spew his fantasy for the future—an unholy blend of hollow corporate jargon masquerading as self-actualization and shallow appeals to a sibling bond that does not exist.
‘Succession’ Season 3, Episode 2 Recap: Kendall Goes Full Misogynist—and Completely Shits the Bed | Laura Bradley | October 25, 2021 | The Daily BeastMen’s Olympic sprints traffic heavily in machismo and self-assurance, so an incredulous victor is a rarity on the track.
The Fastest Men In The World Are Still Chasing Usain Bolt | Josh Planos | August 3, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightSounding incredulous, she told her TikTok followers that she was “blown away at the constitutional rights they’re signing away.”
Inside One Combat Vet's Journey From Defending His Country to Storming the Capitol | W.J. Hennigan/Washington | July 9, 2021 | TimeA live reporter heard every play call, every incredulous objection to a ref, every exuberant spurt of trash talk.
Action, boredom, protest and celebration inside the NBA bubble | Aram Goudsouzian | June 4, 2021 | Washington PostThe Velvet Underground regaled an incredulous New Jersey high school with their classic song “Heroin.”
Peacock's All-Girl Muslim Punk Band Comedy We Are Lady Parts Is a Rockin' Good Time | Judy Berman | June 2, 2021 | Time
I tried this twice and both drivers gave me an incredulous look before driving off.
The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind | Brin-Jonathan Butler | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt the time, critics were incredulous that the show would work.
People Prefer ‘The Bachelor’ to ‘The Bachelorette.’ Why? It’s Science. | Brandy Zadrozny | July 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDiscussing the popular television program All in the Family, Nixon was incredulous at a positive portrayal of gay characters.
On Wednesday, Republican Senator John McCain was incredulous about this decision.
For the judge who is incredulous, Martin again offers two simple words: “Excuuuuuse me!”
Change the Constitution in Six Easy Steps? It Won’t Be That Simple, Justice Stevens | Richard L. Hasen | April 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs they walked along, he listened with trembling, half-incredulous hope to Jos's interpretation of Aunt Ri's voluble narrative.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonOf the astonishment of her parents and Dorothy's wild, almost incredulous delight, there is no need to tell.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondOn hearing this most unexpected sound, Mr. Bumble looked first incredulous, and afterwards, amazed.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensWe told him we should probably want it at 7:30, and he looked at us in an incredulous manner.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyI had expected to find quantities of charred black paper, with possibly some fragments of binding, and was quite incredulous.
The Sinn Fein rebellion As I Saw It. | Mrs. Hamilton Norway
British Dictionary definitions for incredulous
/ (ɪnˈkrɛdjʊləs) /
(often foll by of) not prepared or willing to believe (something); unbelieving
Derived forms of incredulous
- incredulously, adverb
- incredulousness, noun
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