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incredulous

/ɪnˈkredʒələs/
in · cred · u · lous /ɪn · ˈkredʒ · ə · ləs/
English Definition
adj. unable to believe
中文释义
怀疑的，不相信的
Significado en Español
incrédulo
한국어 뜻
의심하는, 믿지 않는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoài nghi, không tin
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Example Sentence

He was incredulous at the news.

他听新闻时难以置信。

Synonyms
skeptical doubtful
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+cred(belief)+ulous
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “incredulous” in the following sentence: Despite the clear evidence presented, she remained incredulous about the claims made.

  1. A skeptical
  2. B enthusiastic
  3. C humble
  4. D indifferent
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A — skeptical. “incredulous” means adj. unable to believe

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She gave him a deeply ______ look when he claimed to have met the president.

  1. A incredulous
  2. B trusting
  3. C believing
  4. D accepting
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A — incredulous. “incredulous” means adj. unable to believe

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Common questions about “incredulous”

What does “incredulous” mean?

incredulous — adj. unable to believe. In Chinese: 怀疑的，不相信的.

How do you pronounce “incredulous”?

incredulous is pronounced /ɪnˈkredʒələs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · cred · u · lous.

How do you use “incredulous” in a sentence?

He was incredulous at the news. (他听新闻时难以置信。)

What are synonyms for “incredulous”?

skeptical, doubtful — all close in meaning to incredulous (adj. unable to believe).

Is “incredulous” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. incredulous appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “incredulous”?

in(not)+cred(belief)+ulous

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