gullibility
/ˌɡʌlɪˈbɪlɪti/ · gul.li.bil.i.ty
noun
- A quality of being easily deceived or manipulated, often due to a lack of critical thinking or skepticism. Her gullibility made her an easy target for scams and phishing emails.
- A tendency to believe in something or someone without sufficient evidence or justification. His gullibility led him to invest in a pyramid scheme that ultimately cost him a fortune.
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Did you know? The concept of gullibility has been explored in various forms of literature, including Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew', where the character of Kate is portrayed as gullible and easily deceived.