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Synonyms & Similar Words
unpredictability
instability
unreliableness
untrustworthiness
undependability
unfaithfulness
disloyalty
infidelity
capriciousness
mercurialness
changeability
volatility
irregularity
inconsistency
fallibility
frailty
weakness
vulnerability
susceptibility
proneness
tendency
inclination
disposition
proclivity
instability
shakiness
unsteadiness
precariousness
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doubtfulness
dubiousness
questionable
untrustiness
Meaning of Unreliability
The state of being unreliable or unable to be trusted to perform or behave as expected.
Definitions
- The quality of being unreliable, especially in a way that is annoying or dangerous.
- * The state of being unable to be trusted or depended on.
Etymology of Unreliability
The word "unreliability" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "reliability" which comes from the Latin "re-" meaning "again" and "ligare" meaning "to bind", with the suffix "-ity" forming a noun indicating a state or quality.
Historically, the term gained usage in the 17th century as a concept in various fields, including philosophy, science, and everyday life, to describe something or someone that lacks consistency or dependability.
Example Uses
- The unreliability of the public transportation system made it difficult to get to work on time.
- * The company's unreliability in delivering products on schedule led to a loss of customer trust.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reliability
dependability
trustworthiness
faithfulness
loyalty
stability
consistency
predictability
steadiness
certainty
trustiness
confidence
constancy
permanence
invariability
uniformity
regularity
steadiness
firmness
solidity
soundness
stability