incredulous

English

/ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/, /ˌɪn.ˈkrɛ.dʒə.ləs/

adj
Definitions
  • Skeptical, disbelieving, or unable to believe.
  • Expressing or indicative of incredulity.
  • (largely) Difficult to believe; incredible.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin incrēdulus (unbelieving).

Origin

Latin

incrēdulus

Gloss

unbelieving

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