Spanish Conversation · Level 46
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Spanish word
incredulidad
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkɾeðuliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine noundisbelief
Example
Ante su explicación, sentí incredulidad.
After his explanation, I felt disbelief.
More examples
No pude ocultar mi incredulidad ante la noticia.
I couldn't hide my disbelief at the news.
Core concept
A skeptical attitude that refuses to accept a claim as true.
Common phrases
mostrar incredulidad
show disbelief
mirar con incredulidad
look with disbelief
con incredulidad
with disbelief
Similar words
duda: Hesitation about a claim's truth, lacking clear certainty.
desconfianza: Wariness toward someone or something, based on lack of trust.
Definition in Spanish
Sentimiento o actitud de no aceptar como verdadero lo que se dice, manifestando escepticismo o rechazo ante la afirmación.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from Latin incredulitas, formed from the negative prefix in- plus credere 'to believe', and denotes the state of not believing.
Usage tips
- In conversation the noun incredulidad often appears in reports or narration, while direct reactions use verbs or phrases such as no creer, no me lo creo, or mostrar incredulidad.
Other meanings
- doubtnoun
Opposites
- credulidadcredulitynoun
- confianzatrustnoun
Related words
- incréduloincredulousadjective
- incrédulamenteincredulouslyadverb