All 5 Uses of
incredulous
in
Oliver Twist
- 'I beg your worship's pardon,' said Mr. Bumble, incredulous of having heard aright.†
Chpt 3
- 'Not by flash Toby Crackit?' said the Jew incredulously.†
Chpt 19
- On hearing this most unexpected sound, Mr. Bumble looked, first incredulous, and afterwards amazed.
Chpt 37 *incredulous = unbelieving; or having difficulty accepting something so unexpected
- 'Aye?' returned the robber with an incredulous air.†
Chpt 47
- 'I never heard of that,' interrupted MOnks in a tone intended to appear incredulous, but savouring more of disagreeable surprise.†
Chpt 49
Definition:
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(incredulous) unbelieving; or having difficulty accepting something so unexpected