Incrédulos (en. Unbelievers)

/inˈkɾeðulos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who does not believe in something or has doubts about the truth of something.
Scientists are often incredulous towards claims without evidence.
Los científicos son a menudo incrédulos ante afirmaciones sin evidencia.
A person who shows distrust or skepticism towards others' statements.
She was incredulous at the idea that a miracle could happen.
Ella era incrédula ante la idea de que pudiera ocurrir un milagro.
An expression referring to a lack of faith in something.
The news left many incredulous, unable to believe it was true.
La noticia dejó a muchos incrédulos, incapaces de creer que era verdad.

Etymology

From Latin 'incredulus', meaning 'non-believer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

incredulous about something
To have doubts or skepticism about a situation or statement.
incrédulos ante algo
look with incredulity
To express surprise or skepticism through one's gaze.
mirar con incredulidad

Related Words

incredulity
State of being unable to believe something.
incredulidad
credulity
Ease of believing something without questioning it.
credulidad

Slang Meanings

A person who always doubts
He's an incredulous person, he never accepts anything right away.
Es un incrédulo, nunca acepta nada a la primera.
Someone who does not get carried away by rumors
She's very incredulous, she needs proof to believe things.
Ella es muy incrédula, necesita pruebas para creerse las cosas.