Incredulously is an adverb describing a manner of acting, speaking, or thinking that expresses disbelief or skepticism. It signifies a reluctance to believe something, often due to a perceived implausibility or lack of supporting evidence. This emotional state often involves surprise, doubt, and a questioning of the validity of information presented. The person exhibiting incredulity may show signs of not accepting something as true. The incredulous perspective can be seen as either questioning the reality of an event or doubting someone's honesty or intentions.
Incredulously meaning with examples
- When the magician claimed he could make the elephant disappear, the audience stared incredulously, expecting a trick. Even after the trick was performed, the audience murmured incredulously, searching for the method.
- After years of struggle, Sarah finally received a promotion. Her colleagues looked at her incredulously when she shared the news, not believing that someone that they thought were less capable could take a position above them.
- The detective listened incredulously to the suspect's alibi, which was full of contradictory statements. As the suspect finished, the detective asked, "Are you actually serious?"
- Upon hearing the politician's sudden change of stance on a key issue, the voters watching the debate responded incredulously, whispering that they must be listening to someone else.
Incredulously Synonyms
cynically disbelievingly doubtfully dubiously mistrustfully questioningly skeptically suspiciously unbelievinglyIncredulously Antonyms
assuredly believingly confidently credulously trustingly unskepticallyIncredulously Crossword Answers
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UNBELIEVINGLY
14 Letters
DISBELIEVINGLY