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Definition of incredulousness

incredulousness

/ɪnˈkrɛdʒələsnəs/
in · cred · u · lous · ness
Adverb:incredulously
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Adjective:incredulous
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incredulousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being unwilling or unable to believe something; skepticism or disbelief.

Example

"She stared at the unexpected test results in sheer incredulousness."

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Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Although identical in meaning to 'incredulity', 'incredulousness' is less common and is typically used when directly emphasizing the personal state or facial expression of being incredulous.

• Nearby Words

incredulity
incredulous
incredulously
incredulousness
increment
incremental
incrementally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'incredulous' plus the native suffix '-ness', with the root deriving from Latin 'incredulus' ('unbelieving'), from 'in-' ('not') and 'credere' ('to believe').

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