incredulous — Unwilling or unable to believe something; showing disbelief or skepticism.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Unwilling or unable to believe something; showing disbelief or skepticism.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkredʒələs/
Example Sentences
- My mom was incredulous when I told her I cleaned my room without being asked.
- The teacher's incredulous reaction to his excuse was priceless.
- She was incredulous that her cat had somehow learned to open doors.
incredulous
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈkredʒələs/]
Unwilling or unable to believe something; showing disbelief or skepticism.
Unwilling or unable to believe something; showing disbelief or skepticism.
Even meticulous work can't make ridiculous theories less incredulous!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin incredulus, meaning 'not believing' or 'unbelieving'. The word combines the negative prefix with the Latin verb for belief.
Breakdown
in- (not) + cred- (believe) + -ulous (tending to be)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom was incredulous when I told her I cleaned my room without being asked.”
“The teacher's incredulous reaction to his excuse was priceless.”
“She was incredulous that her cat had somehow learned to open doors.”
“The jury remained incredulous throughout the defendant's testimony.”
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