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Incredulity: meaning, definitions and examples

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incredulity

 

[ ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

expressing disbelief

The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something. Incredulity is often shown through facial expressions or body language.

Synonyms

disbelief, doubt, skepticism

Examples of usage

  • He stared at her in incredulity when she told him she had won the lottery.
  • The news of the alien invasion was met with incredulity by the general public.
Context #2 | Noun

doubting the truth of something

A feeling that something can't be true or real, often due to a lack of evidence or logical reasoning.

Synonyms

distrust, suspicion, unbelief

Examples of usage

  • His incredulity at the outrageous claims made by the salesman was evident.
  • I was filled with incredulity when I heard the far-fetched story about the talking dog.

Translations

Translations of the word "incredulity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incredulidade

🇮🇳 अविश्वास

🇩🇪 Ungläubigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakpercayaan

🇺🇦 невіра

🇵🇱 niedowierzanie

🇯🇵 不信

🇫🇷 incrédulité

🇪🇸 incredulidad

🇹🇷 şüphecilik

🇰🇷 불신

🇸🇦 عدم التصديق

🇨🇿 nedůvěra

🇸🇰 neuveriteľnosť

🇨🇳 不信

🇸🇮 nezačudenje

🇮🇸 vantrú

🇰🇿 сенімсіздік

🇬🇪 ურწმუნოობა

🇦🇿 inandırıcılıq

🇲🇽 incredulidad

Etymology

The word 'incredulity' originated from the Latin word 'incredulitas', which means disbelief. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of incredulity has been explored in various literary works and philosophical discussions over the centuries, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and skepticism.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,799, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.