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Incredulous
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Simple meaning
What does Incredulous mean?
Incredulous means finding something hard to believe.
Dictionary definition
Not ready or willing to believe something because it seems surprising or unlikely.
Example sentences
Incredulous in a sentence
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She gave an incredulous look when the tiny dog opened the gate.
medium
The class was incredulous after hearing the surprising fact.
hard
Authors use incredulous reactions to show that a character doubts what they hear.
Synonyms
Words like Incredulous
doubtfulNot sure something is true.
skepticalQuestioning whether something is true.
Antonyms
Opposite words
believingReady to accept something as true.
trustingWilling to believe or rely on someone.
Word family
Incredulous word family
Base word
incredulous
adjective
incredulous
Base form.
adverb
incredulously
In a doubtful or disbelieving way.
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Practice 1
What does incredulous mean?
Incredulous means finding something hard to believe.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to incredulous?
Skeptical is close in meaning to incredulous in this context.
Practice 3
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This sentence uses incredulous with its correct meaning.
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