Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

credulity

noun

/krɪˈdjuːləti/

Definition

The tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Examples

Her credulity made it easy for the scammer to take advantage of her.
Despite his many experiences, he still had a certain credulity that made him trust strangers.

Meaning

Credulity refers to a willingness to believe things without critical evidence or skepticism. It suggests a lack of judgment or skepticism regarding what one hears or is told.