gullible
CEFR: C2
Easily persuaded to believe something without sufficient evidence; excessively credulous and easily duped.
Synonyms
- credulous
- naive
- unsuspecting
Common Collocations
- gullible public
- naive and gullible
- take advantage of gullible people
Example Sentence
Elderly citizens are frequently targeted by fraudulent telephone scammers who exploit gullible victims.