in·cred·u·lous

[in-krej-uh-luhs]
adjective
1.
not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.
2.
indicating or showing unbelief: an incredulous smile.

Origin:
1525–35; < Latin incrēdulus. See in-3, credulous

in·cred·u·lous·ly, adverb
in·cred·u·lous·ness, noun

incredible, incredulous.


unbelieving. See doubtful.
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incredulous (ɪnˈkrɛdjʊləs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
(often foll by of) not prepared or willing to believe (something); unbelieving
 
in'credulously
 
adv
 
in'credulousness
 
n

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incredulous
"unbelieving," 1570s, from L. incredulus (see incredible). Formerly also of religious beliefs.
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Example sentences
They may not be lobbying for this incredulous change, then again, they may not
  have had anything they felt needed changing.
It therefore appears incredulous that anyone would have told her that she would
  be released from custody forthwith.
Her friends are incredulous and soon grow extremely jealous.
They were incredulous, but did not dare to undeceive themselves.
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