Definition of Gullibility

1. Noun. Tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived.

Exact synonyms: Credulousness
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

gullably
gullage
gulled
guller
gulleries
gullers
gullery
gullet
gulleting
gullets
gulley
gulleyed
gulleying
gulleys
gullibilities
gullibility
gullible
gullibleness
gullibly
gullied
gullies
gulling
gullion
gullions
gullish
gulls
gullwing
gully
gullying
gullywasher

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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