incredulity

noun

in·​cre·​du·​li·​ty ˌin-kri-ˈdü-lə-tē How to pronounce incredulity (audio)
-ˈdyü-
: the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief

Examples of incredulity in a Sentence

The news of his death was met with expressions of incredulity. the teacher's incredulity about the claims in the essay proved to be well-founded
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While Jesse Eisenberg plays Mark Zuckerberg as an acerbic genius who has codified his victim complex into every decision, Garfield taps into the incredulity and exasperation of being punished for not validating every whim of Zuckerberg’s entrepreneurism. Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024 Expect a similar level of incredulity when The Morning Show gets a minimum of five acting nominations. Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 July 2024 Advertisement Many Harris supporters express incredulity that Trump remains a viable candidate. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 Her mixture of excitement and incredulity is understandable. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for incredulity 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of incredulity was in the 15th century

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“Incredulity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incredulity. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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incredulity

noun
in·​cre·​du·​li·​ty ˌin-kri-ˈd(y)ü-lət-ē How to pronounce incredulity (audio)
: the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief

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