overcredulous

cred·u·lous

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Definitions of overcredulous word

adjective overcredulous willing to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence; gullible. 1
adjective overcredulous marked by or arising from credulity: a credulous rumor. 1
noun overcredulous Too credulous. 1
adjective overcredulous excessively credulous 0

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; < Latin crēdulus, equivalent to crēd(ere) to believe + -ulus adj. suffix denoting a quality or tendency; see -ous

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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