Gullibility and Mistrust

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Gullibility noun - Readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence.

Usage example: teased her about her well-known gullibility by repeatedly offering to sell her the Continental Divide

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Mistrust is an antonym for gullibility.

Nearby Word: gullible

Mistrust noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

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Gullibility is an antonym for mistrust.

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