incredulous
Example Sentences
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“He’s kind of incredulous that anybody doesn’t think he’s a hawk.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Ardent Donald fans recall his wife’s response when he retired in 2024, and followers were incredulous that he would do so with seemingly plenty of outstanding football ahead of him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 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
“There are many types of beauty,” he tries to explain to an incredulous Abigail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
Tears of great elation were sparkling in his eyes, and Yossarian leaped right out of bed with an incredulous yelp when he finally understood.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Vocabulary lists containing incredulous
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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The Outsiders
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Lord of the Flies
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