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Credulousness

Part of speech: Noun

Definition 1: The state or quality of being too willing to believe things, often without sufficient evidence or analysis.

Example sentence 1: His credulousness is evident in how quickly he falls for every rumor that circulates online.

Definition 2: The tendency to trust and have faith in others easily.

Example sentence 2: Her inherent credulousness makes her an ideal candidate for becoming a member of a spiritual community.

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Having or showing a tendency to believe or trust too easily.

Example sentence: The fortune teller took advantage of his credulousness and convinced him to spend all his savings on useless charms and potions.