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Incredulous

Verb / ˌɪˈnkredʒʌlʌs / Another word for incredulous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'incredulous' means to be skeptical or unwilling to believe something.

Synonyms & similar words

credulous doubtful skeptical disbelieving unbelieving unconvinced suspicious distrustful questioning cynical dismissive untrusting scoffing unfaithful unsure hesitant uncertain unswayed unsuspecting unsatisfied unpersuaded

Example sentences

  1. He gave me an incredulous look when I told him I had met a unicorn.
  2. She was incredulous when her dog started talking.
  3. The students were incredulous when they saw their teacher do a backflip.
  4. I was incredulous when I found out I had won the lottery.
  5. He was incredulous that his favorite team had lost the game.

Quotes

  • The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation. - Bertrand Russell
  • The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation. - Bertrand Russell
  • The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation. - Bertrand Russell

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