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Based on its Latin roots, what is the literal meaning of incredulous?

incredulous

[in-krej-uh-luhs] / ɪnˈkrɛdʒ ə ləs /


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“He’s kind of incredulous that anybody doesn’t think he’s a hawk.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

“The movie is revered now, but when it came out, it was crazy, right?” she said in an incredulous tone.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

"Now our street is almost full, and more people are on their way," she said with an incredulous laugh, a bashful smile lighting up her face.

From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026

That is how a teenager got a three-time American League MVP to bounce into a double play in front of 30,000 incredulous fans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026

Steward Tom Thorpe walked across the course and stared at Luther’s uninjured body, incredulous.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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