Synonyms for incredulity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-kri-doo-li-tee, -dyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn krɪˈdu lɪ ti, -ˈdyu-

Définition of incredulity

Origin : "disbelieving frame of mind," early 15c., from Middle French incrédulité, from Latin incredulitatem (nominative incredulitas), noun of quality from incredulus (see incredible).

noun disbelief

Example sentences :

There came a squeal of amazement from Aggie, a start of incredulity from Garson.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Robert's thin lips broke into a slight sneer of incredulity.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

At his shoulder he heard a low gasp of amazement and incredulity commingled.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

These statements were then received with a stormy manifestation of incredulity.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

Then, at once, a curious feeling of incredulity swept over him.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Incredulity struggled with her passionate desire for vengeance.
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

The war goes on, and Incredulity is made Diabolus's universal deputy.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

Disinterested virtue is first suspected and then viewed with incredulity.
Extract from : « Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle » by H. N. Brailsford

Inventors and inventions have met with incredulity and mockery.
Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby

Incredulity, prejudice, and opposition were his portion as long as he lived.
Extract from : « The Age of Invention » by Holland Thompson

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