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Antonyms for dependability


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-pen-duh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈpɛn də bəl



Definition of dependability

Origin :
  • 1735; se depend + -able. Related: Dependability; dependably.
  • As in reputation : noun commonly held opinion of person's character
  • As in responsibility : noun maturity, trustworthiness
  • As in right stuff : noun whatever it takes
  • As in stability : noun resistance of some degree
  • As in infallibility : noun reliability
  • As in permanence : noun continuity
  • As in authenticity : noun genuineness
  • As in hardness : noun stability
  • As in rep : noun reputation
  • As in repute : noun reputation
  • As in stableness : noun stability
  • As in steadiness : noun stability
  • As in sturdiness : noun stability
  • As in sureness : noun stability
  • As in constancy : noun fixedness
  • As in faithfulness : noun devotion
  • As in fidelity : noun faithfulness in a relationship
Example sentences :
  • You've been recommended as a man of high purpose and dependability.
  • Extract from : « The Black Tide » by Arthur G. Stangland
  • There was dependability in every warm freckle of Albert Eddie's face.
  • Extract from : « Emmy Lou's Road to Grace » by George Madden Martin
  • Your most salable quality may be dependability, rather than quick thinking.
  • Extract from : « Certain Success » by Norval A. Hawkins
  • This important innovation places the standard of the published material very high, and it insures accuracy and dependability.
  • Extract from : « Aviation Engines » by Victor Wilfred Pag
  • Dependability, honesty, economy, faithfulness and his capacity for finishing what he starts are the strongest points of this type.
  • Extract from : « How to Analyze People on Sight » by Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict
  • When dealing with him in other business ways rely on him and let him know you admire his dependability.
  • Extract from : « How to Analyze People on Sight » by Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict
  • The dependability of the White & Poppe is such as ensures a never-failing and invariable efficiency.
  • Extract from : « Jane's All the World's Aircraft » by Various
  • The French varieties are not tried out in respect to their dependability for the Atlantic coast.
  • Extract from : « Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Fifth Annual Meeting » by Various
  • The practicability and dependability of highway haulage between neighboring cities has been demonstrated fully.
  • Extract from : « 'Return Loads' to Increase Transport Resources by Avoiding Waste of Empty Vehicle Running. » by US Government
  • It was cut from a 90 to an 86 and on one particular phase of how they grade you—on dependability.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

Synonyms for dependability

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