Credulousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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credulousness
[ ˌkrɛdjəˈləsnəs ]
state of being
Credulousness is the tendency to believe something too easily, without having enough evidence or critical thinking.
Synonyms
gullibility, naivety, trustfulness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| credulousness |
Used in formal or written English to describe someone who is too ready to believe things without questioning them critically.
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| gullibility |
Often used in more casual, conversational contexts to highlight a tendency to be easily tricked or deceived. It has a slightly negative connotation.
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| naivety |
Typically used to describe a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment, often implying innocence or simplicity. It can be either negative or neutral depending on the context.
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| trustfulness |
Usually used in a positive way to describe someone who is willing to trust easily. It suggests an inclination to believe in the goodness and honesty of others.
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Examples of usage
- He fell victim to the credulousness of online scams.
- Her credulousness led her to trust the con artist.
Translations
Translations of the word "credulousness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 credulidade
🇮🇳 विश्वासशीलता
🇩🇪 Leichtgläubigkeit
🇮🇩 kebodohan
🇺🇦 легковірність
🇵🇱 łatwowierność
🇯🇵 軽信
🇫🇷 crédulité
🇪🇸 credulidad
🇹🇷 saflık
🇰🇷 쉽게 믿음
🇸🇦 سذاجة
🇨🇿 důvěřivost
🇸🇰 dôverčivosť
🇨🇳 轻信
🇸🇮 lahkovernost
🇮🇸 auðtrúa
🇰🇿 сенгіштік
🇬🇪 მორწმუნეობა
🇦🇿 saflıq
🇲🇽 credulidad
Etymology
The word 'credulousness' originated from the Latin word 'credulus', meaning 'believing', in the mid-17th century. It reflects the human tendency to trust and believe easily, often without questioning or skepticism.
See also: credulously.