Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
credulous
Adjective
/ˈkredʒ.ʊ.ləs/
Definition
Having a tendency to be too ready to believe something.
Examples
- The credulous girl believed every word of the fairy tale without questioning its truth.
- His credulous nature made him an easy target for scams.
- Despite being warned, she remained credulous about the promises made by the salespeople.
Meaning
A credulous person is someone who tends to trust or believe things too easily without much evidence.
Synonyms
- Gullible
- Naive
- Trusting
- Simple-minded
- Unsuspecting
