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Definition of Gullibility
1. Noun. Tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived.
Generic synonyms: Naiveness, Naivete, Naivety
Derivative terms: Credulous, Credulous, Gullible, Gullible
Definition of Gullibility
1. Noun. The quality of readily believing information, truthful or otherwise, usually to an absurd extent. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gullibility
1. [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gullibility
Literary usage of Gullibility
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Old England and New England: In a Series of Views Taken on the Spot by Alfred Bunn (1853)
"THE LAST INTERVENTION—NATIONAL gullibility KOSSUTH IN NEW YORK — HIS RECEPTION
AND ENTERTAINMENT FOUND IN EVERYTHING, AND FOUND OUT IN THE MAIN THINS ..."
2. The Letters and Times of the Tylers by Lyon Gardiner Tyler (1896)
"They suppose Southern gullibility to be proof against anything; they actually
wish to make us believe that a man born and educated in the South, ..."
3. Political Crime by Louis Proal (1898)
"... fear in politics—Cowardice of the Convention—Politicians follow the
crowd—Politicians as flatterers of the people— gullibility of the people—Washington ..."
4. Humbugs of New-York: Being a Remonstrance Against Popular Delusion; Whether by David Meredith Reese (1838)
"... a lawful and potent weapon—rules for its use — disclaimer of invidious
personalities — reasons for selecting New-York—gullibility of its citizens — the ..."
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