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- [in-kri-doo-li-tee, -dyoo-]
- /ˌɪn krɪˈdu lɪ ti, -ˈdyu-/
- /ɪnˈkred.jʊ.ləs/
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- [in-kri-doo-li-tee, -dyoo-]
- /ˌɪn krɪˈdu lɪ ti, -ˈdyu-/
Definitions of incredulity word
- noun incredulity the quality or state of being incredulous; inability or unwillingness to believe. 1
- noun incredulity The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something. 1
- uncountable noun incredulity If someone reacts with incredulity to something, they are unable to believe it because it is very surprising or shocking. 0
- noun incredulity lack of belief; scepticism 0
- noun incredulity unwillingness or inability to believe; doubt; skepticism 0
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Origin of incredulity
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English incredulite < Latin incrēdulitās. See incredulous, -ity
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Parts of speech for Incredulity
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incredulity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incredulity
noun incredulity
- amazement — Amazement is the feeling you have when something surprises you very much.
- skepticism — skeptical attitude or temper; doubt.
- unbelief — the state or quality of not believing; incredulity or skepticism, especially in matters of doctrine or religious faith.
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- wonder — to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system.
Antonyms for incredulity
noun incredulity
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
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