“Incredible” vs. “Incredulous”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2023
Engram
The difference between “incredible” and “incredulous”
- "Incredible" refers to something that is unbelievable due to being amazing, while "incredulous" refers to someone who doesn't believe something.
- "Incredible" can have a positive connotation, while "incredulous" can have a negative connotation.
- The focus of "incredible" is on the phenomenon or object that is hard to believe, while the focus of "incredulous" is on the person who can't believe it.
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What is the definition of “incredible” and “incredulous”?
Incredible
- "Incredible" means something that is difficult to believe or difficult to imagine.
- The word "incredible" can be used to describe something that is fantastic or astonishing.
- It can also mean something that is extremely good or admirable.
Incredulous
- "Incredulous" refers to someone who is unwilling or unable to believe something.
- The word "incredulous" can be used to describe a person who is skeptical or doubtful about a situation.
- It can also mean lacking in credibility or believability, as in an incredulous excuse.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Incredible” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Incredible
892,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The view from the mountain top was absolutely incredible.
- She had an incredible talent for playing the guitar.
- The amount of money he made last year was simply incredible.
Incredulous
5,670,000 results on the web
Examples
- He was incredulous when he heard the news that she had won the lottery.
- The teacher was incredulous when he saw the top score on the test.
- The politician was incredulous when he was accused of corruption.
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