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Vladv Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
Gullible vs credulous
What is the subtle difference between the words "gullible" and "credulous". Please share your thoughts and / or feelings.
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' Of course no one wants to be either gullible or credulous.
- ' Of course no one wants to be either gullible or credulous.
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There's not much difference but if forced to state some distinction between them I would say that 'gullible' is slightly more pejorative in connotation than 'credulous.' Of course no one wants to be either gullible or credulous.
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