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incredulity

[in-kri-doo-li-tee, -dyoo-] / ˌɪn krɪˈdu lɪ ti, -ˈdyu- /
NOUN
disbelief
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Imagine McNealy’s incredulity over buying SpaceX at 93 times.

From Barron's • May 29, 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

Today, your first impression is awe at one of the great spaces of the world—awe but also incredulity that you see no trace of the fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

“She’s turning into a dragon?” he said, his voice a mixture of incredulity and hope.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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