credulousness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being ready to believe something without question or adequate evidence.

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Variants

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credulous , credulously , credulousness , credulousnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin 'credulus' meaning 'believing' or 'trusting'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'credulous' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. Credulousness is a common theme in many religious and mythological stories, as gods and other supernatural beings often take advantage of the credulousness of humans.

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Related Concepts

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1. gullibility: Gullibility is a similar concept to credulousness, but it often implies a more extreme form of being easily deceived or believing something despite evidence to the contrary.

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Culture

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Credulousness is often portrayed negatively in literature and media, as it can lead individuals to be easily deceived or manipulated. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago manipulates Othello's credulousness to make him believe his wife Desdemona is unfaithful.

How to Memorize "credulousness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a wide-open mouth and trusting eyes, ready to believe anything that is told to them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'credulousness' with the image of a naive or trusting person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Credulousness: Believing blindly'.

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