gullible

They “aren’t necessarily more gullible than everyone else, but they can be unusually attractive targets,” says Charles Sachs, a financial planner with Imperio Wealth Advisors in Coral Gables, Fla.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

First, he assumes that they’re as gullible as he is—that, since he believes the compliments they shovel his way, they’ll believe his shovelings too.

From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026

Selling her conceptual pieces to gullible consumers, she says, is possible because “Contemporary art is a scam . . . the real art is convincing people you’re making something meaningful and complex.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

The film’s version of LA is as ridiculous as the city is in real life, which makes it all the more enjoyable to see gullible Gail navigate her way through every situation.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

“I’ll also admit to the fact that certain arcanists occasionally use prepared candles or torches to impress gullible townsfolk,” Ben said, clearing his throat self-consciously.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss