incredulous

[ in-krej-uh-luhs ]
/ ɪnˈkrɛdʒ ə ləs /
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adjective

not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.
indicating or showing unbelief: an incredulous smile.

Origin of incredulous

From the Latin word incrēdulus, dating back to 1525–35. See in-3, credulous

synonym study for incredulous

See doubtful.

OTHER WORDS FROM incredulous

in·cred·u·lous·ly, adverb in·cred·u·lous·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH incredulous

incredible incredulous

Words nearby incredulous

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Words related to incredulous

unsatisfied, skeptical, quizzical, hesitant, suspicious, doubtful, unconvinced, disbelieving, distrustful, dubious, questioning, suspect, uncertain, wary, mistrustful, show-me

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British Dictionary definitions for incredulous

incredulous
/ (ɪnˈkrɛdjʊləs) /

adjective

(often foll by of) not prepared or willing to believe (something); unbelieving

Derived forms of incredulous

incredulously, adverb incredulousness, noun