ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Incredulousness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Incredulousness is a noun meaning (rare) Incredulity; the state of being skeptical or in disbelief.

Meaning

(rare) Incredulity; the state of being skeptical or in disbelief.

Example Sentences

The class responds with grumbling, incredulousness, and the inevitable declaration of disbelief and resistance; "Are you serious?"
Tim O'Brien, who wrote a novel about war, has captured here the sense of incredulousness and theatricality he had while being shot at in Vietnam.
Perhaps, one ought not to be surprised that a sudden announcement of success, even though professing to be founded upon the positive testimony of personal observation, should be met by incredulousness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include incredulosity, incredulity, incredibleness, credulousness, credulosity, incredibility.

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