Meaning & Definition of word "Credulous"

Credulous

/ˈkrɛdʒ.ə.ləs/

1. Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things; gullible.
- Example: His credulous nature made him an easy target for scams.
2. Easily fooled or deceived due to a lack of critical thinking.
- Example: She was so credulous that she believed every conspiracy theory she heard.
3. Willing to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper evidence.
- Example: The credulous readers fell for the misleading headlines.
4. Characterized by a lack of skepticism or doubt.
- Example: Credulous consumers often buy products based on false advertising.

Late Latin 'credulus', meaning 'believing, trusting'.

credulous as a child:

Describing someone who is very trusting or easily deceived, akin to how a child believes in fairy tales.

gullible:

Easily deceived or tricked.

naive:

Showing a lack of experience or sophistication.

trusting:

Having or showing trust.

Meaning: Someone who falls for scams or lies easily.

Example Sentence: If you believe the dealer's stories about the car's history, you're pretty credulous.

Meaning: A person who takes things at face value without skepticism.

Example Sentence: Don't be so credulous; always check the facts before making a decision.