credulous

Example Sentences

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This is going to seem a very precious and credulous question, but I’m going to ask it anyway.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Mr. Carlson’s warm, credulous interview was nothing like his aggressive June episode with Mr. Cruz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Liz is a compelling creation, at once smart, sassy and wily, and there is fun to be had watching her slickly outwit credulous individuals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

Enough people are credulous or at least disingenuous enough to think that "I'm a woman, which means I can't hate other women" is an actual argument.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2025

She stared at him as if unused to consideration, hardly credulous, almost suspicious.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya