incredulous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

WordNet

In*cred"u*lous adjective
Etymology
L. incredulus. See In- not, and Credulous.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913