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Gullible

Verb / ˈgʌlʌbʌl / Another word for gullible — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

easily fooled or deceived

Synonyms & similar words

green fleeceable naive credulous trusting innocent unsuspecting unwary unsuspecting simple ingenuous dupe foolish wide-eyed impressionable believing unsceptical unskeptical unquestioning green unworldly trustful

Example sentences

  1. She was gullible enough to believe that the moon was made of cheese.
  2. Don't be so gullible, the email is a scam.
  3. He is so gullible, he believes everything he reads on the internet.
  4. My little sister is gullible and believes in the tooth fairy.
  5. The con artist took advantage of the gullible tourist.

Quotes

  • 'The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.' - Kevin Spacey in 'The Usual Suspects'
  • 'I'm not gullible. I just believe everything I'm told.' - Unknown
  • 'The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.' - Charles Bukowski

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