Gullible: meaning, definitions and examples
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gullible
[ ˈɡʌləb(ə)l ]
being easily deceived
Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous. Naive and easily deceived or tricked.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was so gullible that he believed everything he read on the internet.
- She was gullible enough to give her credit card information to a stranger over the phone.
easily tricked or manipulated
Easily fooled or deceived; quick to believe things. Often used in a negative sense to describe someone who is too trusting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was gullible enough to fall for the scam and lost all his savings.
- Don't be so gullible, always question what you are told.
Translations
Translations of the word "gullible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ingênuo
🇮🇳 भोलाभाला (bholabhala)
🇩🇪 leichtgläubig
🇮🇩 mudah percaya
🇺🇦 довірливий
🇵🇱 łatwowierny
🇯🇵 だまされやすい (damasareyasui)
🇫🇷 crédule
🇪🇸 crédulo
🇹🇷 saf
🇰🇷 잘 속는 (jal sokneun)
🇸🇦 ساذج (sādhij)
🇨🇿 důvěřivý
🇸🇰 dôverčivý
🇨🇳 轻信的 (qīngxìn de)
🇸🇮 lahkoveren
🇮🇸 auðtrúa
🇰🇿 сенгіш
🇬🇪 მარტივად მჯერი (martivad mjeri)
🇦🇿 sadəlövh
🇲🇽 crédulo
Word origin
The word 'gullible' originated in the late 16th century from the verb 'gull', which means to deceive, cheat, or trick. The suffix '-ible' was added to form an adjective meaning easily deceived. The term has been used to describe individuals who are easily fooled or manipulated, often due to a lack of skepticism or critical thinking. Throughout history, gullible people have been targets for scams, cons, and manipulative tactics.