gullible

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈɡʌləbəl

Definition

Easily persuaded to believe something that is not true.

Examples

• The salesman took advantage of the gullible tourists by selling them fake souvenirs at triple the price.

• She was too gullible to realize that her friends were playing a prank on her.

• Don't be so gullible as to think every email promising you a million dollars is legitimate.

Synonyms of gullible

Words with a similar meaning to gullible:

• naive
• trusting
• credulous
• impressionable

Antonyms of gullible

Words with the opposite meaning to gullible:

• skeptical
• cynical

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