easily fooled
Quick to believe
Easily fooled describes someone readily deceived or tricked, whether from naivety, excessive trust, or simple inattention.
The phrase often carries a note of mild contempt: He's easily fooled by flattery.
Someone easily fooled might be called gullible, credulous, or a sucker.
- gullibleEasily deceived
- naiveInnocently unsuspecting
- born yesterdayExtremely naive and credulous
- credulousProne to blind trust
- trustingInclined to believe others
sucker · dupe · patsy · pushover · sitting duck · chump · mark · soft touch · swindled · conned · taken for a ride · deceived · fell for it · innocent · unwary · bamboozled · hoodwinked · wool over eyes
easily fooledskeptical
Inclined to question claims
cynical · distrustful · suspicious · incredulous · questioning
easily fooledshrewd
Practically clever, perceptive
perceptive · astute · discerning · sharp · keen
easily fooledworldly-wise
Experienced in practical matters
street-smart · sophisticated · experienced · knowing · seasoned
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