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Synonyms of credulous

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Another word for credulous is gullible. Other synonyms of credulous are naive, unworldly, green, fleeceable and naif.

Synonyms and similar words for credulous

adjectiveExcessively ready to believe things; gullible.

  • naive
  • unworldly
  • gullibleEasily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.
  • greenNaive or unaware of obvious facts.
  • fleeceableAble to be fleeced; naive and gullible.
  • naif
  • born yesterday
  • fresh off the boatNewly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of...
  • wide-eyed

Meaning of credulous

  1. adjective Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.
  2. adjective Believed too readily.

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Questions about synonyms of credulous

What is another word for credulous?
Credulous has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as gullible, naive, unworldly, green, fleeceable, naif, born yesterday and fresh off the boat.
What does credulous mean?
Credulous means excessively ready to believe things; gullible.

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