Today’s word of the day is ‘Incredulous.‘ Let us understand more about this word.
Incredulous [ in-krej–uh-luhs]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun or sentence.
Does the word have a past tense? What is it?
1. Unbelieving
2. Skeptical
3. Doubtful
4. Hesitant
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi- Vishvaas na hona
2. Spanish – Incrédulo(Masculine); Incrédula(Feminine)
3. French – Incrédule
4. Mandarin – Nányǐ zhìxìn de
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. I gazed at him in bewilderment; ready to laugh if he meant to be jocular, incredulous of his serious intention.
2. Flavia stood still, looking at the other girl with slow-gathering, incredulous resentment and wonder.
3. Slyme laughed in a sneering, incredulous way, but Sawkins was inclined to be abusive.
4. At the time, critics were incredulous that the show would work.
5. On Wednesday, Republican Senator John McCain was incredulous about this decision.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
believing, certain, definite, sure, unquestionable, convinced, credulous etc.
Quotation:
It will always be considered a praiseworthy undertaking to urge the most obstinate and incredulous to abide by the principles that impel men to live in society. There are, therefore, three distinct classes of vice and virtue: the religious, the natural, and the political. These three classes should never be in contradiction with one another.
Cesare Beccaria
Social Example:
My dog briefly forgot he lives in a black household today and barked at me. I was incredulous. Back talk??? In MY house????
— Saeed Jones (@theferocity) December 24, 2020
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