Antonyms for in credulous
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : in-krej-uh-luhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkrɛdʒ ə ləs |
Definition of in credulous
Origin :- "unbelieving," 1570s, from Latin incredulus "unbelieving, incredulous," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + credulus (see credulous). Formerly also of religious beliefs. Related: Incredulously; incredulousness.
- As in incredulous : adj unbelieving
- As in quizzical : adj appearing confused or curious
- As in skeptical : adj disbelieving, leery
- As in suspicious : adj distrustful
- As in disbelieving : adj suspicious, doubting
Synonyms for in credulous
- agnostic
- amusing
- aporetic
- apprehensive
- arch
- bantering
- cagey
- careful
- cautious
- cynical
- derisive
- disbelieving
- dissenting
- distrustful
- doubtful
- doubting
- dubious
- eccentric
- freethinking
- green-eyed
- hesitant
- hesitating
- in doubt
- incredulous
- inquiring
- inquisitive
- jealous
- leery
- mistrustful
- mocking
- not born yesterday on the lookout
- odd
- probing
- quaint
- queer
- questioning
- quizzical
- sardonic
- scoffing
- searching
- show-me
- skeptical
- supercilious
- suspect
- suspecting
- suspicious
- teasing
- unbelieving
- uncertain
- unconvinced
- unsatisfied
- unusual
- uptight
- wary
- watchful
- without belief
- without faith
- wondering
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