incredulous
Translation
disbelieving, skeptical
Examples
She gave him an incredulous look.
She gave him an incredulous look.
He was incredulous at the news.
He was incredulous at the news.
Grammar Patterns
((at/about sth.)) not willing or not able to believe something He was incredulous at the news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disbelieving, skeptical, doubtful; Antonyms: credulous, believing
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'credulus' (believing). Literally 'not believing'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'incredible', you are 'incredulous'.