CREDULITY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

credulity

noun

kri-ˈdü-lə-tē

Definition of credulity

as in gullibility

readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence the quack pushing the phony medicine was taking advantage of the credulity of people hoping for miracle cures

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Recent Examples of credulity Bollen’s own professional background is in market research, and, being well versed in the ways in which popular credulity is leveraged, she is also equipped to cast skepticism upon research findings whose standards fall short. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026 But the idea that athletic departments and their associated fundraising arms should be classified as tax-exempt nonprofits promoting education and amateur sports strains credulity. — Andrew Urbaczewski, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026 The TikTok tradeoff is dynamic scanning, selecting, and constructing in return for patience, credulity, and willingness to follow direction. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Even if viewers didn’t know what direction Russia eventually took under Putin, however, the character’s powerful but coiled demeanor quickly makes apparent that such credulity has consequences. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for credulity

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Noun

With no way to secure this crucial boundary, Microsoft and its peers are left to erect complicated and ad hoc guardrails designed to rein in the consequences of this incurable gullibility.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Their bond — both are outsiders who suffered abuse as children — is one of the few emotional soft spots in the otherwise fast-moving series about America’s rotten power structure, manipulative media and the gullibility of the public.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026

Definition of gullibility

Noun

As Jupiter and Chiron clash, explore new beliefs or ideas without committing to them – yet.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Beyond the importance of education, he was also motivated by his own beliefs about the role of wealth in society and China’s national development.

— Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of belief

Noun

Mixing knits with leather creates texture and contrast in the outfit, while the height and simplicity of these solid-color boots helps ground the overall look.

— Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026
Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of simplicity

Noun

Instead, candidates’ positions on Israel and Gaza, like pledging to cosponsor legislation cutting off some weapons to Israel, are emerging as more of a credibility test, progressives said.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
The frontier model business, which attracted billions in capital on the premise that raw intelligence would be the moat, is facing a structural credibility problem.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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