Definitions
- Describing a person who is easily deceived or tricked into believing something that is not true. - Referring to someone who is naive and lacks critical thinking skills. - Talking about a person who is too trusting and believes everything they are told without questioning it.
- Describing a person who is willing to believe or trust too readily, without sufficient evidence or proof. - Referring to someone who is easily convinced or swayed by others' opinions or arguments. - Talking about a person who is too open-minded and accepts everything they hear without questioning it.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person who is easily influenced or convinced.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of critical thinking or skepticism.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation and imply a certain level of foolishness or naivety.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Gullible suggests a higher level of susceptibility to deception than credulous.
- 2Usage: Gullible is more commonly used in everyday language than credulous.
- 3Connotation: Gullible has a stronger negative connotation than credulous.
Remember this!
Gullible and credulous are synonyms that describe a person who is easily influenced or convinced without sufficient evidence or proof. However, gullible suggests a higher degree of susceptibility to deception than credulous. While both words have a negative connotation, gullible has a stronger negative connotation and is more commonly used in everyday language.
