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- [guhl-uh-buh l]
- /ˈgʌl ə bəl/
- /gʌlɪˈbɪlɪtɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [guhl-uh-buh l]
- /ˈgʌl ə bəl/
Definitions of gullibility word
- adjective gullibility easily deceived or cheated. 1
- noun gullibility The quality of readily believing information, truthful or otherwise, usually to an absurd extent. 1
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Origin of gullibility
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; gull2 + -ible
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Parts of speech for Gullibility
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gullibility popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gullibility usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gullibility
noun gullibility
- simplicity — the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.
- frankness — plainness of speech; candor; openness.
- unfamiliarity — not familiar; not acquainted with or conversant about: to be unfamiliar with a subject.
- virtue — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
Antonyms for gullibility
noun gullibility
- guilt — the fact or state of having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law; culpability: He admitted his guilt.
- sin — the 12th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
- impurity — the quality or state of being impure.
- knowledge — acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things.
- badness — not good in any manner or degree.
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