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incredulity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːlɪti/

The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.

She stared at him with an expression of utter incredulity when he claimed to have seen a ghost.
The scientist's theory was met with widespread incredulity by his peers.
Despite his detailed explanation, a sense of incredulity lingered in the audience.

with incredulity (prepositional phrase): Showing a lack of belief. — "His face was filled with incredulity at the news."
to incredulity (prepositional phrase): Leading to a state of disbelief. — "The sudden announcement drove many to incredulity."

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