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incredulity

[in-kri-doo-li-tee, -dyoo-] / ˌɪn krɪˈdu lɪ ti, -ˈdju- /
NOUN
disbelief
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In a further appearance in front of MPs the same year, Brittin was met with incredulity when he told them he didn't know how much he got paid.

From BBC Mar. 25, 2026

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

Marina de Cudeyo mayor Pedro Perez said there was "indignation, incredulity and sadness" after the apparent robbery of the statue.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

“She’s turning into a dragon?” he said, his voice a mixture of incredulity and hope.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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