Unreliability: meaning, definitions and examples
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unreliability
[ ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəˈbɪlɪti ]
quality of being unreliable
Unreliability refers to the trait or quality of being undependable, inconsistent, or not trustworthy. It indicates a lack of reliability or predictability in a person, system, or thing.
Synonyms
inconsistency, unpredictability, untrustworthiness.
Examples of usage
- He was fired from his job due to his unreliability in meeting deadlines.
- The unreliability of the weather forecast led to unexpected rain during the outdoor event.
Translations
Translations of the word "unreliability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 falta de confiabilidade
🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीयता
🇩🇪 Unzuverlässigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakandalan
🇺🇦 ненадійність
🇵🇱 niezawodność
🇯🇵 信頼性の欠如
🇫🇷 manque de fiabilité
🇪🇸 falta de fiabilidad
🇹🇷 güvenilmezlik
🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 없음
🇸🇦 عدم الموثوقية
🇨🇿 nespolehlivost
🇸🇰 nespoľahlivosť
🇨🇳 不可靠性
🇸🇮 nezanesljivost
🇮🇸 óáreiðanleiki
🇰🇿 сенімсіздік
🇬🇪 არასანდოობა
🇦🇿 etibarsızlıq
🇲🇽 falta de fiabilidad
Etymology
The word 'unreliability' is derived from the adjective 'unreliable,' which first appeared in the late 18th century. The prefix 'un-' signifies 'not,' while 'reliable' comes from the Latin 're-' (again) and 'liabilis' (liable or trustworthy). Over time, 'unreliability' has become a commonly used term to describe the lack of trustworthiness or consistency in various contexts.
See also: reliability, reliable, reliably, reliance, reliant, reliantly, rely, unreliable, unreliableness, unreliably.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,651, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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