Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
credulous
adjective
/ˈkrɛdʒ.əl.əs/
Definition
A person who is too willing to believe what they are told, often without proper evidence.
Examples
- He was so credulous that he believed every conspiracy theory he heard.
- Her credulous nature made her an easy target for scams.
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked because of a naive trust in the honesty of others.
Synonyms
- gullible
- naive
- trusting
- unsuspecting
- impressionable
