gullibility

noun

Definition of gullibilitynext
as in naiveté
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence teased her about her well-known gullibility by repeatedly offering to sell her the Brooklyn Bridge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gullibility
  1. credulity
  2. naivete
  3. belief
  4. simplicity
  5. credibility
Noun
  • In less assured hands, the combination of genres might have backfired terribly, but director Alan Gibson shepherds the production through its various tones without ever straining credulity in a way that impedes the entertainment value.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • But the plot strains credulity to the breaking point.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of credulity
Noun
  • The naivete is challenging to understand when attackers use virtually every standard tool—from hardware and software to cloud resources—to conduct their operations.
    Denis Mandich, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Anderson plays Shelley with a consummate sweetness that sometimes registers as naivete.
    Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of naivete
Noun
  • And that can ease the terror of mortality by connecting people to an enduring and comforting web of ideas and beliefs that transcend one’s own existence.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The enthusiastic turnout demonstrates that the public still holds a strong belief and the purpose of our elections.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of belief
Noun
  • Raines believes that simplicity also applies to his politics.
    Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The production’s simplicity ditched the cliches that have accumulated around the play over decades.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Taking sides in a political debate can damage your credibility and alienate certain team members.
    Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This attention to detail translates to trust and credibility, making investors more likely to believe in your vision and capabilities.
    Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of credibility
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