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incredulously

/ɪnˈkrɛdʒələsli/
in · cred · u · lous · ly
Adjective:incredulous
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• adverb

1

In a manner that indicates or expresses an unwillingness or inability to believe something.

Example

"She stared at the unexpected test results incredulously, wondering if there had been a grading error."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'incredulously' (in a manner showing an unwillingness or inability to believe something) with 'incredibly' (to a great degree, or in a way that is difficult to believe).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'incredulous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately deriving from the Latin 'incredulus' ('unbelieving'), from 'in-' ('not') and 'credere' ('to believe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incredulously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incredulously
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