Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gullible-public

noun

/ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl ˈpʌb.lɪk/

Definition

Easily deceived or tricked by deceptive information or misinformation that is widely accepted by a large group of people.

Examples

The gullible public often falls victim to viral misinformation shared on social media.
Politicians may exploit the gullible public to advance their own agendas.
Awareness campaigns aim to educate the gullible public about common scams.

Meaning

The gullible public refers to the collective mindset of people who are easily influenced and believe in false or misleading information, often without questioning its validity.