deceivable

adjective

Definition of deceivablenext
as in naïve

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deceivable
  1. susceptible
  2. gullible
  3. unsophisticated
  4. easy
  5. naive
  6. guileless
  7. artless
  8. unwary
Adjective
  • Kreskin acknowledged to radio personality Art Bell that his prediction was a hoax, a way of proving that the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks the year before had made people susceptible to manipulation.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, teen drivers are especially susceptible to getting into crashes resulting from distracted driving.
    Ed Garsten, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • Big money, a gullible and clueless electorate, and a party (the Democrats) out of touch with reality are the major culprits.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Rose is an adorable character, who is very gentle in nature and also a bit gullible and native.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gullible
Adjective
  • For anyone who thinks a pair of headphones aimed at drummers might be a bit unsophisticated and possibly a little brutal, nothing could be further from the truth.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Initially hesitant to accept her help, Chadwick warms to his TA thanks to her anxious but dedicated work ethic, as well as her flare for debate — a notable turn from the somewhat unsophisticated nature of Ronald’s relationship with Cecile in the 1999 film.
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of unsophisticated
Adjective
  • This ensures any updates are easy and consistent, which is essential for fast-moving companies or rapidly developing products.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • They’re made from a durable fabric and have thick straps that are easy to carry.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of easy
Adjective
  • Mercifully, Newcastle came up against a Leicester side whose setup under Ruud van Nistelrooy was as naive as their defensive performance was pitiful.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Season 1 introduced Amina (Anjana Vasan), a naive but musically gifted nerd who joins the band Lady Parts to get closer to one member’s hunky brother.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of naive
Adjective
  • In the book, Dave depicted Toph (short for Christopher) as a guileless kid, the personification of hope.
    Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But the guileless Sharon eventually cuts loose after making a startling discovery about Sharon’s past, which sets off a criminally funny chain of events.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of guileless
Adjective
  • All that’s there is an artless effort to provoke outrage — Tony Hinchcliffe with the world’s strongest Boston accent.
    Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The effort of analyzing this video, a piece of artless misinformation, was beneath Abu Hamdan, who has dedicated himself to unveiling the violence of the world through the medium of sound.
    Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
Definition of artless
Adjective
  • Employment data bristle with pitfalls for the unwary, even among experienced economists such as Ohanian.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The result is that fraudsters have rushed into cryptocurrency, exploiting the complexity and hype to dupe the unwary.
    Hilary Allen, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2023
Definition of unwary
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deceitfulness

deceivable

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