noun
gullibility
guhl-uh-BIL-ih-tee
Gullibility (noun) means the quality of being too ready to believe what others tell you, whether or not it is true. Example: “The scammer counted on the gullibility of his victims.”
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The quality of being too ready to believe what others tell you, whether or not it is true.
"The scammer counted on the gullibility of his victims."
"Her gullibility made her an easy target for online hoaxes."
"Children's gullibility is part of what makes tall tales so much fun for them."
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How to use gullibility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing easy to fool because you believe too much too quickly.
When to use it
It is usually critical, since it suggests poor judgment.
Common pairings
prey on someone's gullibility
exploit gullibility
sheer gullibility
public gullibility
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Etymology
English formed the word from the adjective gullible plus the suffix -ity, which makes nouns naming a quality.
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Rhymes for gullibility
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What does gullibility mean?
Gullibility is the quality of believing things too easily, even when they are false or unlikely.
What is another word for gullibility?
Credulity is a close synonym.
How do you pronounce gullibility?
It is pronounced guhl-uh-BIL-ih-tee, with the stress on the third syllable.
What is the meaning of gullibility?
"gullibility" (noun) means the quality of being too ready to believe what others tell you, whether or not it is true.
