Definitions
- Describing someone who is easily convinced or willing to believe something without questioning it. - Referring to a person who is naive and trusting, often to the point of being taken advantage of. - Talking about a person who is open-minded and accepting of new ideas or information.
- Describing someone who is easily deceived or tricked, often due to their lack of experience or knowledge. - Referring to a person who is too trusting and believes anything they are told without questioning it. - Talking about a person who is vulnerable to manipulation or persuasion by others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person who is easily influenced or deceived.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of critical thinking or skepticism.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and imply a certain level of vulnerability or weakness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Credulous is less common than gullible and is often used in more formal contexts. Gullible is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Credulous has a slightly more positive connotation than gullible, as it suggests openness to new ideas or information. Gullible has a more negative connotation and implies a lack of intelligence or discernment.
- 3Degree: Gullible suggests a higher degree of susceptibility to deception than credulous.
Remember this!
Credulous and gullible are synonyms that describe a person who is easily influenced or deceived. However, credulous suggests a more positive connotation of being open-minded and accepting of new ideas, while gullible has a more negative connotation of being easily deceived due to a lack of intelligence or discernment.
