Meaning & Definition of word "Incredulous"
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Incredulous
/ɪnˈkrɛdʒ.əl.əs/
adjective:
- 1. Unwilling or unable to believe something.
- Example: She gave him an incredulous look when he claimed he could run a mile in under four minutes.
- 2. Expressing disbelief.
- Example: His incredulous laughter filled the room when he heard the unbelievable news.
- 3. Skeptical; disbelieving.
- Example: The scientist was incredulous at the results that contradicted decades of research.
- 4. Doubtful about something; hesitant to believe.
- Example: Despite the evidence, the audience remained incredulous about the magician's tricks.
Etymology
From Latin 'incredulus', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'credulus' meaning 'believing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
incredulous laughter:
laughter that indicates disbelief or surprise.
incredulous stare:
a look that shows disbelief, often with wide eyes.
incredulous response:
a reaction characterized by skepticism or doubt.
Related Words
credulous:
willing to believe or trust too easily.
incredulity:
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe.
Slang Meanings of incredulous
Meaning: No way!
Example Sentence: When he said he won the lottery, I was like, 'No way!'
Meaning: You've got to be kidding me!
Example Sentence: She told me she met a celebrity, and I was like, 'You've got to be kidding me!'