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What is a synonym for credulous?

Here are some synonyms for "credulous," depending on the specific nuance you want to convey:

General synonyms:

* Gullible

* Trusting

* Naive

* Unsuspecting

* Believable

* Easily persuaded

* Dupable

More formal synonyms:

* Trustful: Emphasizes the positive aspect of being willing to believe.

* Sanguine: Suggests a hopeful and optimistic outlook.

* Impressionable: Implies being easily influenced.

* Uncritical: Emphasizes a lack of judgment or analysis.

Negative synonyms:

* Naive: Implies a lack of experience or sophistication.

* Dupable: Suggests being easily tricked or manipulated.

* Innocent: Can be used sarcastically to indicate a lack of common sense.

The best synonym to use depends on the specific context and the intended meaning.

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