Definition of credulous Credulous

/kɹɛˈʤʌlʌs/ - [krejulus] - cred•u•lous

We found 7 definitions of credulous from 4 different sources.

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What does credulous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

credulous - disposed to believe on little evidence; "the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous"
  incredulous not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
  naif, naive inexperienced
  trustful, trusting inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust; "great brown eye, true and trustful"- Nordhoff & Hall
  credible appearing to merit belief or acceptance; "a credible witness"
  overcredulous too credulous for your own good
credulous - showing a lack of judgment or experience; "so credulous he believes everything he reads"
  naif, naive inexperienced
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • credulous (Adjective)
    Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.
  • credulous (Adjective)
    Believed too readily.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • credulous (a.)
    Apt to believe on slight evidence; easily imposed upon; unsuspecting.
  • credulous (a.)
    Believed too readily.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • credulous
    Disposed to believe on little evidence.

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