incredulity
noun
in·cre·du·li·ty
ˌin-kri-ˈdü-lə-tē 
-ˈdyü-
: the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
Examples of incredulity in a Sentence
The news of his death was met with expressions of incredulity.
the teacher's incredulity about the claims in the essay proved to be well-founded
Recent Examples on the Web
Regarding the most attention-grabbing accusation — the cannibalism — Hammer expressed incredulity.
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Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 June 2024
This year, Democrats have often responded to voter discontent with incredulity.
—Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 10 June 2024
And the typical response is often one of incredulity, if not outrage.
—Joe Kwaczala, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2024
In the game’s final minutes, the YES Network broadcast crew caught Smith talking with Walker, wearing a red beanie and a similar stare of incredulity.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for incredulity 
Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 June 2024
This year, Democrats have often responded to voter discontent with incredulity.
—Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 10 June 2024
And the typical response is often one of incredulity, if not outrage.
—Joe Kwaczala, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2024
In the game’s final minutes, the YES Network broadcast crew caught Smith talking with Walker, wearing a red beanie and a similar stare of incredulity.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for incredulity
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“Incredulity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incredulity. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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incredulity
noun
in·cre·du·li·ty
ˌin-kri-ˈd(y)ü-lət-ē
: the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
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