incredulity
intermediateB2/ˌɪn.krɪˈdjuː.lɪ.ti/ · in-cre-du-li-ty
The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.
Meanings
The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.
ایسی حالت جو کسی چیز پر یقین کرنے سے غیر ارادی یا ناتوان ہو۔
عدم یقین
adam yaqeen
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Common Collocations
- expression of incredulity
- look of incredulity
- incredulity at the news
Example Sentences
Her incredulity at the outrageous claim was evident.
اس کے حیران کرنے والے دعوے پر عدم یقین واضح تھا۔
Us ke hairan karne wale dawe par adam yaqeen waazeh tha.
He listened with incredulity as the story unfolded.
جب کہانی سامنے آئی تو اس نے حیرت سے سنا۔
Jab kahani samne aayi to us ne hairat se suna.
His incredulity was palpable when he heard the unexpected news.
جب اس نے غیر متوقع خبر سنی تو اس کا عدم یقین محسوس ہوا۔
Jab us ne ghair mutawaqqa khabar suni to us ka adam yaqeen mehsoos hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'in-' as in not, and 'credulity' as belief.
Imagine someone looking shocked while trying to digest unbelievable news.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
شکوک کی ہوا میں اڑتا ہے عدم یقین؟ یا پھر حقیقت کو جھیلتا ہے دل کا پرچم؟
Shukook ki hawa mein udta hai adam yaqeen? Ya phir haqeeqat ko jheelta hai dil ka parcham?
Does incredulity soar in the winds of doubt? Or does the heart bear the flag of truth?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سنے پر یقین نہ آنا
Sune par yaqeen na aana
Not believing what you hear.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "incredulitas" — unbelievability
First known use: 16th century
The term 'incredulity' has evolved from the Latin 'incredulitas', which combines 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'credulus' meaning 'believing'.