incredulity

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Ms. Hughes plays Ruth with a combative defensiveness, and not a little contempt, as she listens with incredulity to Jay’s obvious ignorance of the Troubles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Ryan Tsui, whose brother and niece died in the sinking, previously said he followed the case with "incredulity" as he said witnesses dodged responsibility.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

"Any decent person... will experience shock, revulsion and incredulity."

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

"I can't believe you've said that," he laughs with mock incredulity.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

“At this time of the night?” the question came slowly, ringing with incredulity.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane