Credulity is the habit of believing things too easily, especially without enough prooffacts or evidence that show something is true or careful thought. It often suggests a lack of skepticismdoubt and questioning of claims before accepting them as true or a willingness to trust claimsstatements that something is true, though not yet shown that may not be true.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /krəˈduːlɪti/
Easy pronunciation: krə-DOO-li-tee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress is on the second syllable: DOO.
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Credulity Meaning
the quality of believing things too easily
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A tendency to believe things too readily.
Example: His credulity made him an easy target for scams.
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Credulity Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- gullibility
- naivety
- naiveté
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse credulity with credibility. Credulity means believing too easily; credibility means being believable or trustworthy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does credulity mean?
Credulity means a tendency to believe things too easily, often without enough evidence.
What is a simple synonym for credulity?
Gullibility is the closest common synonym.
Is credulity a positive word?
Usually, no. It often suggests that someone is too trusting or too easily fooled.
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