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credulous

cre·du·lous

UK/ˈkɹɛd͡ʒələs/ US/ˈkɹɛdjələs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

disposed to believe on little evidence

  • “the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous”
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2.

showing a lack of judgment or experience

  • “so credulous he believes everything he reads”
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Origin

Originated in 1576, borrowed from Latin crēdulus (“that easily believes a thing, credulous”), from crēdō (“to believe”).

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