incredulous
- not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.
- indicating or showing unbelief: an incredulous smile.
Origin of incredulous
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unsatisfied, skeptical, quizzical, hesitant, suspicious, doubtful, unconvinced, disbelieving, distrustful, dubious, questioning, suspect, uncertain, wary, mistrustful, show-meExamples from the Web for incredulous
Contemporary Examples of incredulous
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 BehindBrin-Jonathan Butler
December 19, 2014
At the time, critics were incredulous that the show would work.
Discussing 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 StevensRichard L. Hasen
April 20, 2014
Historical Examples of incredulous
The exclamation came from the girl in a note of incredulous astonishment.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
Wilson's voice showed that he was more than incredulous; he was profoundly moved.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
In the beginning it was incredulous about some of the details.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
Chip nodded, half suffocated with crowding, incredulous hopes.
Chip, of the Flying UB. M. Bower
She saw the lift of her head, the incredulous, resentful look in her eyes.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
incredulous
- (often foll by of) not prepared or willing to believe (something); unbelieving