Discredulous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Unable or unwilling to believe something; incredulous. proscribed

    "My discredulous friend may stare, but let him take this paper for his guide, and go to Lurgan Street, and he will see one of four great ragged schools."

Example

More examples

"My discredulous friend may stare, but let him take this paper for his guide, and go to Lurgan Street, and he will see one of four great ragged schools."

Etymology

From dis- + credulous.

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