incredulity

/in-kruh-DOO-lih-tee/noun

the state of being unwilling to believe; disbelief

He stared at the winning ticket in complete incredulity.
Synonyms
disbelief, skepticism, doubt
Antonyms
credulity, faith
Root
cred- (believe)
Memory hook
in (not) + credulity (belief): belief withheld.

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