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incredulous

Adjective

Meaning

Not credulous; indisposed to admit or accept that which is related as true, skeptical; unbelieving.

Indicating, or caused by, disbelief or incredulity.

Incredible; not easy to be believed.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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What is my identity?" "Nothing," said the Master. "You mean that I am an emptiness and a void?" said the incredulous disciple. "Nothing that can be labeled. Anthony de Mello

Jace slammed his hand down on the stele. "Clary-" "She said she doesn't want it,” said Simon. "Ha-ha.” "Ha-ha?” Jace looked incredulous. "That's your comeback? Cassandra Clare

In other words, it's one of those books you thrust on your partner with an incredulous cry of "This is me! Nick Hornby

I always expect people to behave much better than I do. When they actually behave worse, I am frankly incredulous. Elaine Dundy

I like to use 'I Can't Believe it's Not Butter' on my toast in the morning, because sometimes when I eat breakfast, I like to be incredulous. How was breakfast? Unbelievable. Demetri Martin

Dubh is do?" I was incredulous. It was no wonder I hadn't been able to find the stupid word. "Should I be calling pubs poos?" "Dubh is Gaelic, Ms. Lane. Pub is not. Karen Marie Moning

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