Definitions

dependability

[dih-pen-duh-bil-i-tee] / dɪˌpɛn dəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

NOUN

authenticity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuracy correctness credibility legitimacy purity reliability trustworthiness truthfulness validity

STRONG

factualness realness

WEAK

veritableness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inaccuracy

NOUN

constancy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

perseverance steadfastness steadiness trustworthiness truthfulness

STRONG

adherence allegiance ardor attachment certainty decision determination devotedness devotion doggedness eagerness earnestness endurance faith fealty fidelity firmness follow through honesty honor integrity love loyalty permanence principle regularity resolution stability staunchness surety tenacity trustiness unchangeableness uniformity zeal

WEAK

abidingness unfailingness

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy disgrace dishonesty dishonor disinterest dislike disloyalty doubt enmity hate hatred hesitation indecision indefiniteness indifference instability irresolution lying treachery uncertainty unsteadiness vacillation wavering weakness

WEAK

change changeableness fluctuation inconstancy irregularity

NOUN

faithfulness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adherence allegiance fealty fidelity

STRONG

adhesion ardor attachment care constancy duty loyalty piety trustworthiness truth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disloyalty treachery

STRONG

disregard inconstancy

WEAK

dishonesty falseness

NOUN

fidelity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

devotion loyalty

STRONG

allegiance ardor attachment constancy devotedness faith fealty integrity piety reliability staunchness steadfastness trustworthiness

WEAK

true-heartedness

Antonyms

STRONG

enmity

WEAK

disloyalty faithlessness inconstancy infidelity lying nonconformity treachery unsteadiness vacillation wavering

NOUN

hardness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

firmness

STRONG

adherence aplomb assurance backbone balance cohesion constancy determination durability endurance establishment fastness immobility immovability maturity permanence perseverance resoluteness security solidity

Antonyms

STRONG

doubt instability spinelessness uncertainty weakness

NOUN

infallibility

Synonyms

STRONG

faithfulness safety

NOUN

permanence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

perpetuation

STRONG

durability immutability permanency stability

NOUN

rep

Synonyms

STRONG

acceptability account approval authority character credit distinction eminence esteem estimation fame favor honor influence mark name notoriety opinion position prestige privilege prominence rank regard reliability renown report repute respectability standing stature trustworthiness weight

WEAK

éclat

Antonyms

STRONG

disapproval disbelief disfavor dishonor dislike disregard disrespect ill repute inferiority insignificance lowliness unimportance

NOUN

reputation

Synonyms

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character fame honor influence name notoriety opinion position prestige prominence standing stature

STRONG

acceptability account approval authority credit distinction eminence esteem estimation favor mark privilege rank regard reliability renown rep report repute respectability trustworthiness weight

WEAK

éclat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unimportance

STRONG

disapproval disbelief disfavor dislike disregard disrespect

WEAK

disreputableness ill repute notoriety

NOUN

repute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

renown

STRONG

acceptability account approval authority character credit distinction eminence esteem estimation fame favor honor influence mark name notoriety opinion position prestige privilege prominence rank regard reliability rep report respectability standing stature trustworthiness weight

WEAK

éclat

Antonyms

STRONG

disapproval disbelief disfavor dishonor dislike disregard disrespect ill repute inferiority insignificance lowliness unimportance

NOUN

responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability capacity efficiency honesty loyalty stability

STRONG

capableness competency conscientiousness dependableness faithfulness firmness rationality reliability sensibleness soberness steadfastness trustiness uprightness

WEAK

levelheadedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotence inability incompetence weakness

WEAK

distrust exemption freedom immaturity immunity irresponsibility

NOUN

right stuff

Synonyms

WEAK

abilities bravery courage credentials drive essential qualities experience guts knowledge power qualifications self-confidence skills talent the goods the makings the stuff what it takes

NOUN

stability

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance cohesion establishment security strength support

STRONG

adherence aplomb assurance backbone constancy determination durability endurance firmness immobility immovability maturity permanence perseverance resoluteness solidity solidness soundness stableness steadfastness steadiness substantiality toughness

Antonyms

STRONG

doubt instability spinelessness uncertainty weakness

WEAK

insecurity unsteadiness variability wavering

NOUN

stableness

Synonyms

STRONG

adherence aplomb assurance backbone balance cohesion constancy determination durability endurance establishment fastness firmness hardness immobility immovability maturity permanence perseverance resoluteness security solidity solidness soundness steadfastness steadiness strength sturdiness substantiality support sureness toughness

Antonyms

STRONG

doubt instability lethargy spinelessness uncertainty weakness

NOUN

steadiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cohesion constancy firmness perseverance steadfastness toughness

STRONG

adherence aplomb assurance backbone balance determination durability endurance establishment fastness hardness immobility immovability maturity permanence resoluteness security solidity solidness soundness stableness strength sturdiness substantiality support sureness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

instability

STRONG

doubt spinelessness uncertainty weakness

NOUN

sturdiness

Synonyms

STRONG

adherence aplomb assurance backbone balance cohesion constancy determination durability endurance establishment fastness firmness hardness immobility immovability maturity permanence perseverance resoluteness security solidity solidness soundness stableness steadfastness steadiness strength substantiality support sureness toughness

Antonyms

STRONG

doubt instability lethargy spinelessness uncertainty weakness

NOUN

sureness

Synonyms

STRONG

adherence aplomb assurance backbone balance cohesion constancy determination durability endurance establishment fastness firmness hardness immobility immovability maturity permanence perseverance resoluteness security solidity solidness soundness stableness steadfastness steadiness strength sturdiness substantiality support toughness

Antonyms

STRONG

doubt instability lethargy spinelessness uncertainty weakness

Example Sentences

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In his 20s, he worked as a pianist in recording studios and acquired a reputation for dependability as an arranger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

On the field, Erskine was known for his strong overhand curveball and his dependability as a starting pitcher in 12 seasons with the Dodgers, in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

"Sharif's supporters will hope his narrative of stability, experience, and dependability will get him votes- and also make the army comfortable with him, or at least comfortable with his party," says Mr Kugelman.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2024

Balcer has grown into a clubhouse leader and showed her dependability last season.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

There were stories about Atwood, and questions of dependability.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

dependability

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