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Definition of gullibility

gullibility

/ˌɡʌl.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
gul · li · bil · i · ty
Adverb:gullibly
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Plural:gullibilities
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Adjective:gullible
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gullibility Lexical Profile

gullibility Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A tendency to be easily persuaded that something is real or true; readiness to be tricked or deceived.

Example

"The con artist exploited the gullibility of unsuspecting investors by promising guaranteed returns."

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• Rhymes for gullibility

• Nearby Words

gull
gullet
gullfoss
gullibility
gullible
gullibly
gully

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the late 18th century from the adjective 'gullible', which comes from the 16th-century verb 'gull' meaning 'to dupe or cheat'—likely rooted in Dialectal English 'gull' ('to swallow') or a metaphorical reference to the voracious appetite of young birds.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gullibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gullibility
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