Synonyms of credulity
7 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for credulity is gullibility. Other synonyms of credulity are credulosity, credulousness and naivety. The opposite of credulity is doubt.
Synonyms and similar words for credulity
nounA willingness to believe in someone or something in the absence of reasonable proof; credulousness.
- credulosityCredulity, credulousness, gullibility.
- credulousnessThe characteristic or state of being credulous; credulity.
- gullibilityThe quality of readily believing information, truthful or otherwise, usually to an absurd extent.
- naivetyNaïveté.
Opposite of credulity
nounA willingness to believe in someone or something in the absence of reasonable proof; credulousness.
nounFaith, credence; acceptance or maintenance of a belief.
Meaning of credulity
- noun A willingness to believe in someone or something in the absence of reasonable proof; credulousness.
- noun Faith, credence; acceptance or maintenance of a belief.
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Questions about synonyms of credulity
- What is another word for credulity?
- Credulity has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as gullibility, credulosity, credulousness and naivety.
- What is the opposite of credulity?
- The opposite of credulity is doubt.
- What does credulity mean?
- Credulity means a willingness to believe in someone or something in the absence of reasonable proof; credulousness.
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