Gullibility Meaning in English
word
ˌɡəɫəˈbɪɫɪti
gul-uh-BIL-uh-tee
ɡˌʌlɪbˈɪlɪti
gul-ib-IL-uh-tee
Definition
Gullibility is the tendency to believe things too easily without questioning them, making someone easy to trick or deceive.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in negative contexts to warn about being too trusting or naive; common phrases include 'remarkable gullibility' and 'victim of gullibility'. Not the same as 'innocence' or 'optimism'.
Spanish: credulidadPortuguese (BR): credulidadePortuguese (PT): credulidadeChinese (Simplified): 轻信Chinese (Traditional): 輕信Hindi: सरलता (भोलापन)Arabic: سهولة التصديقBengali: সহজ-সরলতা - বিশ্বাসপ্রবণতাRussian: доверчивостьJapanese: 騙されやすさVietnamese: tính cả tinKorean: 잘 속는 성격 - 순진함(속이기 쉬움)Turkish: saflık - kolay kanmaUrdu: سادہ لوحی - بھولاپنIndonesian: tính cả tin - sự nhẹ dạ
Example Sentences
His gullibility made him fall for the scam.
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Children often show gullibility because they trust adults.
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Mark regrets his gullibility after believing every rumor.
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Her gullibility is honestly a bit shocking—she'll believe anything you tell her.
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Scammers rely on people’s gullibility to make money online.
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There's a fine line between trust and gullibility—it's important to ask questions.
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