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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
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perpetuation
STRONG
durability immutability permanency stability
NOUN
rep
Synonyms
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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
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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

"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

In an era where industries continuously strive for efficiency, precision, and waste reduction, these innovations not only result in significant cost savings but also boost the dependability and security of manufactured products.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2023

There were stories about Atwood, and questions of dependability.

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