Unreliableness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unreliableness

 

[ ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəblnəs ]

Context #1

quality of being unreliable

The unreliableness of the witness's testimony raised doubts about the validity of the entire case. Unreliableness can have severe consequences in professional settings, leading to loss of trust and credibility. It is important to address any signs of unreliableness early on to prevent further complications.

Synonyms

inconsistency, unpredictability, unreliability

Examples of usage

  • The unreliableness of the data made it difficult to draw accurate conclusions.
  • Her unreliableness as a team member resulted in missed deadlines and errors.
  • The project's failure was attributed to the unreliableness of the suppliers.
  • The company suffered financial losses due to the unreliableness of its forecasting methods.

Translations

Translations of the word "unreliableness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falta de confiabilidade

🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीयता (Avishvasaniyata)

🇩🇪 Unzuverlässigkeit

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diandalkan

🇺🇦 ненадійність

🇵🇱 niewiarygodność

🇯🇵 信頼性のなさ (Shinraisei no nasa)

🇫🇷 manque de fiabilité

🇪🇸 falta de confiabilidad

🇹🇷 güvenilmezlik

🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 없음 (Sinroehal su eop-eum)

🇸🇦 عدم الموثوقية (Adam al-Mawthuqiya)

🇨🇿 nespolehlivost

🇸🇰 nespoľahlivosť

🇨🇳 不可靠性 (Bù kěkào xìng)

🇸🇮 nezanesljivost

🇮🇸 óáreiðanleiki

🇰🇿 сенімсіздік (Senіmsіzdіk)

🇬🇪 არასანდოობა (arasandooba)

🇦🇿 etibarsızlıq

🇲🇽 falta de confiabilidad

Word origin

The word 'unreliableness' is derived from the adjective 'unreliable,' which originated in the late 16th century. The prefix 'un-' negates the word 'reliable,' meaning not able to be relied on or trusted. The suffix '-ness' converts the adjective into a noun form, indicating the quality or state of being unreliable. Over time, 'unreliableness' has been used to describe the lack of dependability or trustworthiness in various contexts.

See also: reliability, reliable, reliably, reliance, reliant, reliantly, rely, unreliability, unreliable, unreliably.