gullible
word
Definition
Someone who is easily tricked or believes things too quickly, without questioning if they are true.
Usage & Nuances
"Gullible" is slightly negative but not very strong; usually describes someone naive in a gentle way. Commonly used in phrases like "so gullible" or "don't be so gullible." Often confused with "naive," but "gullible" especially means being easily fooled.
Spanish: crédulo - ingenuoPortuguese (BR): ingênuo - créduloPortuguese (PT): ingénuo - créduloChinese (Simplified): 轻信的Chinese (Traditional): 輕信的Hindi: भोलाArabic: ساذجBengali: সহজে বিশ্বাস করে এমন - সহজ-সরলRussian: доверчивыйJapanese: 騙されやすいVietnamese: cả tinKorean: 잘 속는 - 쉽게 믿는Turkish: saf - kolay kananUrdu: سادہ لوح - بھولا بھالاIndonesian: mudah tertipu - mudah percaya
Example Sentences
Don't be so gullible; check the facts first.
basic
She is very gullible and believes every story she hears.
basic
Many scams target gullible people online.
basic
I can't believe you fell for that—you're so gullible!
natural
They played a joke on Tom because he's a bit gullible.
natural
If you believe every advertisement, you might be a little gullible.
natural