disposed to believe on little evidence; "the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous" showing a lack of judgment or experience; "so credulous he believes everything he reads
disapproval If you describe someone as credulous, you have a low opinion of them because they are too ready to believe what people tell them and are easily deceived. quack doctors charming money out of the pockets of credulous health-hungry citizens. = gullible. always believing what you are told, and therefore easily deceived = gullible (credulus, from credere; CREDENCE)
showing a lack of judgment or experience; "so credulous he believes everything he reads"