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leichtgläubig — meaning in English

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English meaning

credulous adj Too willing to believe things without enough proof.
gullible adj Easily fooled, deceived, or persuaded to believe something untrue.

Senses

leichtgläubig is used for these senses in English:

credulous Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.
gullible Easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.

credulous — full definition

adj Too willing to believe things without enough proof.
adj Accepted as true too easily.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

gutgläubig naiv einfältig