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incredulity

Incredulity (noun) means Unwillingness or inability to believe; doubt about the truth or verisimilitude of something; disbelief.

noun
1
Unwillingness or inability to believe; doubt about the truth or verisimilitude of something; disbelief.
2
Religious disbelief; lack of faith.
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Etymology

Attested since 1430. From Middle English incredulite, from Old French incredulité, from Late Latin incredulitas, from Latin incredulus (“unbelieving”) + -itas (“-ity”), equivalent to incredulous + -ity.

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What is the meaning of incredulity?

"incredulity" (noun) means unwillingness or inability to believe; doubt about the truth or verisimilitude of something; disbelief.

What are the different meanings of incredulity?

"incredulity" has 2 main meanings: 1. Unwillingness or inability to believe; doubt about the truth or verisimilitude of something; disbelief; 2. Religious disbelief; lack of faith.

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