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- [kruh-doo-li-tee, -dyoo-]
- /krəˈdu lɪ ti, -ˈdyu-/
- /krəˈdjuː.lə.ti/
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- [kruh-doo-li-tee, -dyoo-]
- /krəˈdu lɪ ti, -ˈdyu-/
Definitions of credulity word
- uncountable noun credulity Credulity is a willingness to believe that something is real or true. 3
- noun credulity disposition to believe something on little evidence; gullibility 3
- noun credulity a tendency to believe too readily, esp. with little or no proof; lack of doubt 3
- noun credulity willingness to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence; gullibility. 1
- noun credulity A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true. 1
- noun credulity tendency to believe too readily 1
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Origin of credulity
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English credulite < Latin crēdulitās. See credulous, -ity
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Parts of speech for Credulity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
credulity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for credulity
noun credulity
- confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
- conviction — a fixed or firmly held belief, opinion, etc
- acceptance — Acceptance of an offer or a proposal is the act of saying yes to it or agreeing to it.
- loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
Antonyms for credulity
noun credulity
- disbelief — the inability or refusal to believe or to accept something as true.
- disloyalty — the quality of being disloyal; lack of loyalty; unfaithfulness.
- dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
- treachery — violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason.
- distrust — to regard with doubt or suspicion; have no trust in.
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