Definition
A credulous person readily believes things without sufficient evidence. They're easily convinced, sometimes to their own detriment. Think of it like falling for every clickbait article you see online 🎣. 'Credulous' is different from being 'trusting'; trusting involves a degree of discernment, while 'credulous' implies a lack of critical thinking. A child who believes in Santa Claus is credulous, whereas an adult who trusts a close friend is simply trusting. It suggests a naive and sometimes gullible nature.