credulous

Example Sentences

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Psychologists know that people are credulous about the cognitive abilities of those who matter to them, overinterpreting simple responses as signs of cogitation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 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

He was already benefitting from credulous coverage from mainstream news organizations repackaging his open hatred of medical science as "tough" on Big Pharma or "promoting" healthy diets, all of which is flat-out false.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

We don’t think Rogan is a malevolent person, but he is credulous, and he was convinced.

From Slate • Nov. 9, 2024

He made his face credulous, and the Danes laughed again.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner