gullible

[guhl-uh-buhl] / ˈgʌl ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

naive, trusting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

foolish unsophisticated unsuspecting wide-eyed

WEAK

being a sucker believing biting credulous easily taken in easy mark falling hook line and sinker green innocent kidding oneself mark silly simple sucker susceptible swallowing whole taken in taking the bait trustful tumbling for unskeptical

Antonyms

WEAK

astute discerning knowledgeable perceptive suspicious unbelieving untrusting wise

Example Sentences

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"People say that victims are gullible but the scams are put together well", they are very "sophisticated", said a source close to the investigation.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Maybe Roher believes this is what our increasingly gullible, truth-challenged citizenry needs from an explanatory doc: a flashy, kindhearted reminder that we’re the change we need to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Professional and institutional investors turn positive on stocks at the beginning of a bull market, and gradually unload their appreciated equities to more gullible retail investors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Or is it more like Freddy Krueger, coming back to haunt the gullible?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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

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