incredulity
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krɪˈdu noun
the quality or state of being incredulous; inability or unwillingness to believe.
Synonyms
disbelief, skepticism, doubt.
disbelief, skepticism, doubt.
Antonyms
faith.
faith.
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| lack of belief; scepticism | |
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Incredulity
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Word Origin & History
incredulity
"disbelieving frame of mind," early 15c., from Fr. incrédulité, from L. incredulitatem, noun of quality from incredulus (see incredible).
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Example sentences
At first there was popular incredulity and disbelief that there was much behind the charges, or that much could be unearthed.
The rank and file soldiers reacted with disbelief and incredulity.
As the news sank in, shock gave way to incredulity and talk of a set-up.
Use the mark to show a high degree of surprise, incredulity or other strong emotion.
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