INCREDULITY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

incredulity

noun

ˌin-kri-ˈdü-lə-tē

Definition of incredulity

as in disbelief

refusal to accept something as true the teacher's incredulity about the claims in the essay proved to be well-founded

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Recent Examples of incredulity Yet over the course of the 40-minute discussion, the statements that drew the most incredulity were Tao’s. — Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026 Farmers are being hailed as heroes for rejecting millions of dollars to turn their land into data centers, while claims of the facilities bringing jobs to the area are being met with incredulity and frustration. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026 But listen to the incredulity Serena will be hearing about coming out of retirement to play doubles in a WTA event in London next week. — Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 When Jane Eyre collapses near the home of her cousins or when Tess slips her confession under Angel’s carpet, incredulity is instantly swallowed up in the relief or despair that readers of Land will experience at a chance meeting or—no, no, no—a missed one. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for incredulity

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Noun

Lampkin’s football story is about suspending disbelief and acknowledging exceptions to prototypes.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
As Sasha held up the June 2000 birth announcement and her newborn photo, the family could be heard reacting in disbelief to the piece of mail that had taken 26 years to return.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of disbelief

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Among attendees of the conference, however, a clearer skepticism emerged about Warsh’s endgame.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Warsh on Friday reiterated his skepticism about providing such guidance or even outlining his broad approach to interest-rate policy.

— Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of skepticism

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