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Synonyms of gullible

8 similar words

Another word for gullible is credulous. Other synonyms of gullible are fleeceable.

Synonyms and similar words for gullible

adjectiveEasily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.

  • fleeceableAble to be fleeced; naive and gullible.
  • greenNaive or unaware of obvious facts.
  • naif
  • naive
  • credulousExcessively ready to believe things; gullible.
  • 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 gullible

  1. adjective Easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.
  2. noun A gullible person; someone easily fooled or tricked.

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Questions about synonyms of gullible

What is another word for gullible?
Gullible has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as credulous and fleeceable.
What does gullible mean?
Gullible means easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.

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