credulity
noun
cre·du·li·ty
kri-ˈdü-lə-tē 
-ˈdyü-
: readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
Her description of the event strains credulity.
Synonyms of credulity
Examples of credulity in a Sentence
the quack pushing the phony medicine was taking advantage of the credulity of people hoping for miracle cures
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Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Box Elder is all of that, multiplied to a scale that strains credulity.
—
Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2026
Even if viewers didn’t know what direction Russia eventually took under Putin, however, the character’s powerful but coiled demeanor quickly makes apparent that such credulity has consequences.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
Forgive the sarcasm, but this season broke my credulity meter months ago.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for credulity
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“Credulity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credulity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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credulity
noun
cre·du·li·ty
kri-ˈd(y)ü-lət-ē
: a willingness to believe statements especially on little or no evidence
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