Credulous

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛdʒələs/

Credulous (adj)

  1. Quick to believe things without enough proof, especially when someone tells you a story.
  2. Likely to be tricked because you trust claims too easily.

Examples

  • She is credulous, so she believes the rumor quickly.
  • I used to be credulous, but now I check facts before I trust.

Credulous (adjective)

Examples

  • She is too ready to believe every story she hears.
  • They are too ready to believe claims without checking facts.