Credulity: meaning, definitions and examples

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credulity

 

[ krɪˈdjuːlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of skepticism

Credulity is the tendency to believe something too quickly, without enough evidence or skepticism. It is often associated with gullibility and naivety.

Synonyms

gullibility, naivety, trustfulness

Examples of usage

  • Her credulity led her to fall for the scam.
  • Don't mistake credulity for open-mindedness.
Context #2 | Noun

easily deceived

Credulity can also refer to a person's readiness to believe in something that is not true, making them easily deceived or manipulated.

Synonyms

gullibility, naivety, trustfulness

Examples of usage

  • His credulity made him an easy target for con artists.
  • The cult leader preyed on the credulity of his followers.

Translations

Translations of the word "credulity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 credulidade

🇮🇳 विश्वासशीलता

🇩🇪 Leichtgläubigkeit

🇮🇩 kekredulan

🇺🇦 довірливість

🇵🇱 łatwowierność

🇯🇵 軽信

🇫🇷 crédulité

🇪🇸 credulidad

🇹🇷 saflık

🇰🇷 쉽게 믿음

🇸🇦 سذاجة

🇨🇿 důvěřivost

🇸🇰 dôverčivosť

🇨🇳 轻信

🇸🇮 lahkovernost

🇮🇸 trúgirni

🇰🇿 сенгіштік

🇬🇪 დამიჯერებლობა

🇦🇿 saflıq

🇲🇽 credulidad

Etymology

The word 'credulity' originates from the Latin word 'credulus', meaning 'easily deceived'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the trait of being too quick to believe. Credulity is often seen as a negative trait, as it can lead to being misled or taken advantage of.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,425, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.