Incredulous
mediumin-KREJ-uh-lus
adjective
Definition
Unwilling or unable to believe something
Examples
“He gave her an incredulous look when she told him the news.”
“The jury was incredulous at the defendant's implausible alibi.”
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GRE Tip
Incredulous is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "disbelieving" or "skeptical" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "credulous".
Related GRE Words
skeptical
Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
cynical
Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
admonish
To warn or reprimand someone firmly
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