Incredibility: meaning, definitions and examples
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incredibility
[ ˌɪn.krəˈdɪ.bɪl.ə.ti ]
in a story
The quality or state of being unbelievable or implausible.
Synonyms
implausibility, improbability, unbelievability.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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incredibility |
Used to describe something that is hard to believe because it is very surprising or amazing.
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unbelievability |
Used to describe something that is hard to accept as true because it seems far-fetched or exaggerated.
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implausibility |
Used when something seems unlikely or not convincing; often refers to logical or factual consistency.
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improbability |
Used to indicate something that has a very low likelihood of happening.
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Examples of usage
- It was hard to suspend disbelief in the face of such incredibility.
- The incredibility of the plot twists left the audience speechless.
general
A lack of credibility or trustworthiness.
Synonyms
dubiousness, questionability, unreliability.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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incredibility |
Typically used to describe something that is hard to believe or lacks credibility. It commonly appears in discussions where the trustworthiness of a claim or story is in question.
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unreliability |
This word is utilized to describe something or someone that cannot be depended upon. It often has a negative connotation, highlighting a consistent lack of reliability.
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dubiousness |
This word often refers to a feeling of doubt or hesitation, usually because something seems suspicious or not altogether trustworthy.
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questionability |
Used when discussing the uncertain merit or validity of something. It suggests that the thing in question may not meet certain standards or expectations.
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Examples of usage
- The incredibility of the witness's testimony raised doubts about the case.
- His incredibility as a leader was evident in his inconsistent decisions.
Translations
Translations of the word "incredibility" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incredibilidade
🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीयता
🇩🇪 Unglaubwürdigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakpercayaan
🇺🇦 неймовірність
🇵🇱 niewiarygodność
🇯🇵 信じられないこと
🇫🇷 incroyabilité
🇪🇸 incredulidad
🇹🇷 inanılmazlık
🇰🇷 믿을 수 없음
🇸🇦 عدم التصديق
🇨🇿 neuvěřitelnost
🇸🇰 neuveriteľnosť
🇨🇳 难以置信
🇸🇮 neverjetnost
🇮🇸 ótrúverðugleiki
🇰🇿 сенімсіздік
🇬🇪 უძღვენი
🇦🇿 inanılmazlıq
🇲🇽 incredulidad
Etymology
The word 'incredibility' originated from the Latin word 'incredibilis' which means 'not to be believed'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, its usage has evolved to encompass both the concept of being unbelievable in a story context and lacking credibility in a general sense.
See also: incredibly.