Definitions for: Incredulous


[adj] not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving



Webster (1913) Definition: In*cred"u*lous (?; 135), a. [L. incredulus. See
In- not, and Credulous.]
1. Not credulous; indisposed to admit or accept that which is
related as true, skeptical; unbelieving. --Bacon.

A fantastical incredulous fool. --Bp. Wilkins.

2. Indicating, or caused by, disbelief or incredulity. ``An
incredulous smile.'' --Longfellow.

3. Incredible; not easy to be believed. [R.] --Shak.

Synonyms: disbelieving, distrustful, sceptical, skeptical, unbelieving

Antonyms: credulous

See Also: incredible, unbelievable

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