1. the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

Examples

• She stared at him in incredulity when he claimed to have won the lottery.
• The teacher’s incredulity was obvious when the student said his dog ate his homework.
• His story was met with widespread incredulity from the jury.
• The audience watched in incredulity as the magician made the elephant disappear.
• Her incredulity turned to amazement when she saw the proof.
• The scientist expressed incredulity at the extraordinary claims made without evidence.