What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incredulous
Example
She looked at him incredulously when he told her he had won the lottery. [incredulously: adverb]
Example
He was incredulous when he heard the news that his team had won the championship. [incredulous: adjective]
uncredulous
Example
She was uncredulous and believed everything he said, even though it was clearly a lie. [uncredulous: adjective]
Example
He was uncredulously accepting of the stranger's offer to help him carry his bags. [uncredulously: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incredulous is more commonly used than uncredulous in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between incredulous and uncredulous?
Incredulous is more formal than uncredulous and is often used in academic or professional contexts.
