incredulity

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun doubt about the truth of something

Etymology

Attested since 1430. From Middle English incredulite, from Old French incredulité, from Late Latin incredulitas, from Latin incredulus (“unbelieving”) + -itas (“-ity”), equivalent to incredulous + -ity.

In classic literature

Synonyms

disbelief, skepticism, mental rejection

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