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Credulousness (Noun)

Meaning

Tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The scam artist preyed on the credulousness of the elderly woman, convincing her to invest in a fake investment scheme.
  • His credulousness led him to believe every outlandish claim made by the self-proclaimed guru, despite the lack of evidence.
  • The credulousness of the crowd was evident as they eagerly lapped up the politician's promises, without questioning their feasibility.
  • The journalist's credulousness was criticized for her failure to fact-check the sources of the sensational story she published.
  • The credulousness of the tourists made them easy targets for the street performers and con artists in the crowded market.

Synonyms

  • Gullibility

Hypernyms

  • Naiveness
  • Naivety

Related Words

  • Credulous (adjective)
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