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Synonyms & Similar Words
unreliability
instability
untrustworthiness
unpredictability
capriciousness
mercurialness
volatility
changeability
irregularity
inconsistency
erraticness
fitfulness
unsteadiness
shakiness
dubiousness
questionability
uncertainty
precariousness
riskiness
unreliableness
undependableness
unfaithfulness
disloyalty
infidelity
faithlessness
perfidiousness
treachery
duplicity
deceitfulness
Meaning of Undependability
The primary meaning of "Undependability" is the state of being unreliable or untrustworthy.
Definitions
- The quality of being unlikely to perform as expected, or to fail when needed.
- * Lack of reliability or dependability in a person, thing, or situation.
Etymology of Undependability
The word "Undependability" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and "dependability" which is derived from the verb "depend" and the suffix "-ability" forming a noun.
Historically, the concept of dependability has its roots in Latin "dependere" meaning to hang from, and the word "undependability" emerged as a term to describe the lack of this quality.
Example Uses
- The undependability of the public transportation system made it difficult to commute to work.
- * The company's undependability in delivering products on time led to a loss of customer trust.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reliability
dependability
trustworthiness
stability
consistency
predictability
faithfulness
loyalty
fidelity
steadfastness
constancy
permanence
certainty
sureness
inevitability
invariability
uniformity
regularity