Antonyms for credulity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kruh-doo-li-tee, -dyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : krəˈdu lɪ ti, -ˈdyu-

Definition of credulity

Origin : early 15c., from Old French credulité (12c.), from Latin credulitatem (nominative credulitas) "easiness of belief, rash confidence," noun of quality from credulus (see credulous).

As in naiveté : noun innocence, gullibility
As in naïveté : noun innocence
As in faith : noun trust in something

Example sentences :

On the other hand, youth is often gifted with a credulity divine and unerring.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

But there was one statement that proved too much for their credulity.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

The fellow had practised upon my credulity to obtain my likeness for publication.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

But his serene confidence in his magic caught their credulity.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

It is a happiness which they who smile in scorn at their credulity can never enjoy.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Their credulity increases his impudence: and his impudence overpowers their credulity.
Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

She told her story in the village, and was laughed at for her credulity.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 » by Various

He had all the credulity of a little child, all the confidence of a hero.
Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola

"You mean—he—he——" Peter's credulity was strained and he failed to finish his query.
Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs

He could listen to words of trust and hopefulness, and yet not smile at her credulity.
Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for credulity

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