
Incredulous
Emotionally Charged
Expresses strong disbelief or shock, often implies emotional involvement.
She gave him an incredulous look when he said he had never seen the ocean.
Often Negative
'Incredulous' usually shows a negative reaction to something perceived as unreliable or false.
They were incredulous that he claimed to work 80 hours a week.
Body Language
Accompanied by gestures that show surprise, like raised eyebrows or a gasp.
Her mouth hung open, her expression incredulous, as she heard the tale.
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CynicDisbelievingDistrustfulDoubtfulDubiousQuestionSkepticalSuspicious
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