Credulous

/ˈkred.jʊ.ləs/ adjective medium

Too ready to believe things without enough proof or skepticism.

The credulous investor handed over his savings after a stranger promised him guaranteed, risk-free returns.

Memory Trick

Credulous shares a root with 'credit' and 'credible' — a credulous person hands out belief and credit to almost anyone, no questions asked.

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