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    Incrédulo (en. Incredulous)

    /inˈkɾeðulo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a person who does not accept things without proof or evidence.
    He is very incredulous about conspiracy theories.
    Él es muy incrédulo acerca de las teorías conspirativas.
    One who shows distrust or skepticism toward a statement.
    His incredulous attitude was evident when he was told the news.
    Su actitud incrédula fue evidente cuando le dijeron la noticia.
    Said of someone who does not believe in the supernatural.
    Despite the accounts, he has always been very incredulous about ghosts.
    A pesar de los relatos, siempre ha sido muy incrédulo sobre fantasmas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'incredulus', meaning 'one who does not believe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be incredulous
    To have an attitude of distrust or incredulity.
    ser incrédulo
    to show incredulity
    To express doubt or skepticism about something.
    mostrar incredulidad

    Related Words

    incredulity
    State of not believing or having doubts.
    incredulidad
    belief
    Act of accepting something as true.
    creencia
    skepticism
    Doubt regarding the truthfulness of something.
    escepticismo

    Slang Meanings

    Thinks everything is a lie.
    Don't believe him; he is very incredulous and always thinks everything is a lie.
    No le creas, es muy incrédulo y siempre piensa que todo es un cuento.
    So skeptical that he does not accept anything without proof.
    He is so incredulous that he only believes what he sees.
    Es tan incrédulo que sólo cree en lo que ve.