Incredulous

/ɪnˈkrɛdʒ.əl.əs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Unwilling or unable to believe something.

She gave him an incredulous look when he claimed he could run a mile in under four minutes.

Expressing disbelief.

His incredulous laughter filled the room when he heard the unbelievable news.

Skeptical; disbelieving.

The scientist was incredulous at the results that contradicted decades of research.

Doubtful about something; hesitant to believe.

Despite the evidence, the audience remained incredulous about the magician's tricks.

From Latin 'incredulus', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'credulus' meaning 'believing'.

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.

credulous

willing to believe or trust too easily.

incredulity

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe.

No way!

When he said he won the lottery, I was like, 'No way!'

You've got to be kidding me!

She told me she met a celebrity, and I was like, 'You've got to be kidding me!'