What is another word for gullible people?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌləbə͡l pˈiːpə͡l] (IPA)

Gullible is a term used to describe people who are easily fooled or deceived. There are various synonyms for this word such as naive, credulous, trusting, unsuspecting, and ingenuous. These terms describe individuals who are easily taken advantage of due to their lack of suspicion or skepticism. They can be easily influenced by others' opinions or easily tricked by false information. Synonyms for gullible people often have the connotation of being innocent or simple-minded. While these individuals may not always be aware of the deceit around them, it's important to recognize that everyone has their own unique strengths and weaknesses.

What are the hypernyms for Gullible people?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    trusting souls, credulous persons, naive individuals, unsuspecting individuals.

Famous quotes with Gullible people

  • But I thought: Of course -- Lyman was representing my own ideas about something else too; the overly gullible people who parade as skeptics. All many of them need is a word they've been some big shot in a past life, or known some famous person, and presto, they're confirmed "believers." People like that -- like the boy on the phone -- never trust their own vision.
    Jane Roberts

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