credulity — a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
Pronunciation (IPA): /krɪˈduːləti/
Example Sentences
- The magician relied on the audience's credulity to perform his 'mind-reading' tricks.
- My grandmother's credulity about internet ads resulted in a garage full of 'miracle' products.
- Political campaigns often depend on voter credulity rather than factual evidence.
credulity
NOUN[/krɪˈduːləti/]
a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
a naive customer eagerly reaches for his wallet while staring at obviously fake jewelry with sparkling eyes. The unscrupulous vendor grins widely while holding up a clearly plastic "diamond" ring that's already showing wear marks. The customer nods enthusiastically as the vendor makes exaggerated gestures about the ring's supposed value. Other shoppers in the background shake their heads and point at the obvious scam unfolding. One nearby shopper covers her face in disbelief at how easily the customer is being fooled. a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'credulus' meaning 'easily believing' or 'trusting too readily,' which comes from 'credere' meaning 'to believe or trust.'
Breakdown
credul- (from Latin 'credere' meaning to believe) + -ity (noun suffix meaning state or quality)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The magician relied on the audience's credulity to perform his 'mind-reading' tricks.”
“My grandmother's credulity about internet ads resulted in a garage full of 'miracle' products.”
“Political campaigns often depend on voter credulity rather than factual evidence.”
“His credulity was so extreme that he believed his cat could predict the weather by sneezing.”
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