What is another word for credulously?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɛdjʊləsli] (IPA)

Credulously is an adverb that means being too willing to believe what other people say, without questioning or being skeptical. There are several synonyms to credulously that can be used interchangeably in order to convey the same meaning. Gullibly, naively, unskeptically, trustingly, or unsuspectingly are all great replacements for credulously. Being gullible means being overly trusting, similarly being naive implies being easily taken advantage of, without having the appropriate knowledge and experience. On the other hand, something done unskeptically means having no doubts or suspicions. Trustingly means having faith in someone despite not knowing them well and unsuspectingly means being without expectation or anticipation, easily deceived.

What are the hypernyms for Credulously?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for credulously?

Credulously, meaning gullible or trusting, has a number of antonyms that describe a more cautious or skeptical approach. Words like skeptically, disbelievingly, doubtfully, and suspiciously are commonly used to convey a lack of trust or confidence. Similarly, words like cynically, critically, and sarcastically conveys a more critical or pessimistic attitude towards information or ideas presented. Conversely, words like assuredly, confidently, and unquestioningly describe a sense of conviction or confidence in one's beliefs or actions. Ultimately, while credulously may suggest naivete or blind faith, its antonyms offer a range of perspectives on the balance between trust and skepticism.

What are the antonyms for Credulously?

Usage examples for Credulously

Still skirting the vine-clad slopes we come to Vinay, noted for an ancient grotto-the comfortless abode of some rheumatic anchorite-and a pretended miraculous spring to which fever-stricken pilgrims to-day credulously resort.
"Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines"
Henry Vizetelly
Lacking not only knowledge, but also circumstances which would naturally generate any conjecture that both good spirits and bad alike might sometimes come to earth in freedom, and work wonders on its external surface and among its living inhabitants, Hutchinson, cornered and baffled in search for an adequate cause for facts which he felt called upon to state, could only credulously say, in quasi explanation of them, "It was a time of great credulity"!
"Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism"
Allen Putnam
Past Richmond bridge at the doorstep of the office of Reuben J Dodd, solicitor, agent for the Patriotic Insurance Company, an elderly female about to enter changed her plan and retracing her steps by King's windows smiled credulously on the representative of His Majesty.
"Ulysses"
James Joyce

Famous quotes with Credulously

  • They abandon themselves credulously to every fanatic scoundrel who speaks to their baser qualities, confirms them in their vices, teaches them nationality means barbarism and isolation.
    Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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