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unreliability

un·re·li·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-ri-lahy-uh-buh l]
    • /ˌʌn rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl/
    • /ʌnrɪlaɪəˈbɪlɪtɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-ri-lahy-uh-buh l]
    • /ˌʌn rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl/

Definitions of unreliability word

  • adjective unreliability not reliable; not to be relied or depended on. 1
  • noun unreliability the condition of being not reliable or untrustworthy 0
  • noun unreliability The quality of being unreliable. 0

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Origin of unreliability

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; un-1 + reliable

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Parts of speech for Unreliability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unreliability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unreliability usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unreliability

noun unreliability

  • capriciousness — subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
  • changeability — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
  • corrigendum — an error to be corrected
  • credibility gap — A credibility gap is the difference between what a person says or promises and what they actually think or do.
  • disequilibrium — lack of equilibrium; imbalance.

adverb unreliability

  • changeably — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
  • deceptively — apt or tending to deceive: The enemy's peaceful overtures may be deceptive.
  • defectively — having a defect or flaw; faulty; imperfect: a defective machine.
  • erratically — In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably.
  • fallaciously — In a fallacious manner, erroneously, illogically.

Antonyms for unreliability

noun unreliability

adverb unreliability

  • dependably — capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
  • devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
  • infallibly — absolutely trustworthy or sure: an infallible rule.

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