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infallibility Antonyms

Opposite of infallibility

Because the opposite of infallibility shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being incapable of making mistakes, being wrong, or failing.

Usage Example

"Scientists readily acknowledge that the peer-review process does not guarantee absolute fallibility."

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fallibility
Strong
imperfection
unreliability
faultiness

• noun (Context 2)

In Christian theology, the doctrine that the Pope, acting in an official capacity on matters of faith and morals, or the Church as a whole, is preserved by divine assistance from the possibility of error.

Usage Example

"The First Vatican Council formally defined the dogma of papal fallibility in the late nineteenth century."

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fallibility

Similar words to infallibility

Words similar to infallibility shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

inerrancy
unerringness
flawlessness
perfection
faultlessness
certainty
reliability
dependability
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• Nearby Words

inexpressive
inextinguishable
inextricably
infallibility
infallible
infallibly
infamous

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Infallibility. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/infallibility
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