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Definition of unreliability

unreliability

/ˌʌnrɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
un · re · li · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:unreliably
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Plural:unreliabilities
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Adjective:unreliable
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unreliability Lexical Profile

unreliability Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of not being able to be trusted or depended on; lack of consistency, accuracy, or dependability.

Example

"The chronic unreliability of the commuter train service forced many residents to drive to work instead."

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• Rhymes for unreliability

• Nearby Words

unreleased
unrelenting
unrelentingly
unreliability
unreliable
unreliableness
unreliably

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unreliability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unreliability
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