Incredibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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incredibility

 

[ ˌɪn.krəˈdɪ.bɪl.ə.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a story

The quality or state of being unbelievable or implausible.

Synonyms

implausibility, improbability, unbelievability.

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Word Description / Examples
incredibility

Used to describe something that is hard to believe because it is very surprising or amazing.

  • The incredibility of his achievements left everyone speechless.
  • People often talk about the incredibility of winning the lottery.
unbelievability

Used to describe something that is hard to accept as true because it seems far-fetched or exaggerated.

  • The unbelievability of the story made it difficult to trust his account.
  • Her excuse was met with skepticism due to its unbelievability.
implausibility

Used when something seems unlikely or not convincing; often refers to logical or factual consistency.

  • The implausibility of the alibi raised suspicions.
  • Critics panned the movie for the implausibility of its plot.
improbability

Used to indicate something that has a very low likelihood of happening.

  • The improbability of finding a needle in a haystack is well known.
  • Despite the improbability of success, he decided to start his own business.

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.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A lack of credibility or trustworthiness.

Synonyms

dubiousness, questionability, unreliability.

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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.

  • The incredibility of his alibi made the jury doubt his innocence.
  • The tale she told had a sense of incredibility about it that left everyone skeptical.
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.

  • The unreliability of his car caused him to be late for work frequently.
  • Due to the project's unreliability, the client chose to seek another contractor.
dubiousness

This word often refers to a feeling of doubt or hesitation, usually because something seems suspicious or not altogether trustworthy.

  • There was a sense of dubiousness in his voice when he talked about the investment opportunity.
  • Her dubiousness was apparent as she examined the document closely.
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.

  • The questionability of the findings led to further investigation by independent researchers.
  • He raised concerns about the questionability of the sources used in the report.

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.