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incredulity

[in-kri-doo-li-tee, -dyoo-]

noun

  1. the quality or state of being incredulous; inability or unwillingness to believe.

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incredulity

/ ˌɪ԰ɪˈːɪɪ /

noun

  1. lack of belief; scepticism

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of incredulity1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English incredulite, from Latin Գŧܱ; incredulous, -ity
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It sent shock waves through City Hall and the Police Department, where many expressed incredulity at the prospect of a respected government official faking a bomb threat.

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He is talking with incredulity about the fact United, at the time of this meeting, are 14th in the Premier League.

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“It’s just such a dumb, self-inflicted injury,” he said, noting the response in Canada has been one of anger and incredulity.

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Le Pen's incredulity can be better excused, perhaps, in the context of the moment.

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Some journalists have expressed incredulity that he would voluntarily exit.

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