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incredulity

[in-kri-doo-li-tee, -dyoo-] / ˌɪn krɪˈdu lɪ ti, -ˈdju- /
NOUN
disbelief
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Several survivors reached out to each other, sharing their incredulity at what had just unfolded, and began coordinating how they would respond.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In a further appearance in front of MPs the same year, Brittin was met with incredulity when he told them he didn't know how much he got paid.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Marina de Cudeyo mayor Pedro Perez said there was "indignation, incredulity and sadness" after the apparent robbery of the statue.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

She “renounced her philosophical incredulity in the face of death” and expressed “full confidence in the afterlife in her last writings.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

That had been incredulity that Lazlo dared believe himself worthy of helping him.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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