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gullible

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡʌləbəl/

gullible means: Quick to believe things people say, even when they are not true.

adjective

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Quick to believe things people say, even when they are not true.

  • Do not be so gullible.
  • The scam targeted gullible customers.
  • Was I gullible enough to believe his story?

How to use it: gullible enough to do something (He was gullible enough to send money to a stranger.)

Similar words: naive, credulous, easily fooled

Opposites: skeptical

Common phrases: gullible person, gullible enough, gullible customers

Questions about gullible

What does gullible mean?

Quick to believe things people say, even when they are not true.

What is gullible in other languages?

Türkçe: saf · Español: crédulo · Français: crédule · Deutsch: leichtgläubig · Italiano: credulone · 日本語: だまされやすい

How do you pronounce gullible?

It is pronounced /ˈɡʌləbəl/.

How do you use gullible in a sentence?

Do not be so gullible. The scam targeted gullible customers.

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