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credibility Synonyms

Another word for credibility

Choosing another word for credibility depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being trusted, believed, and respected by others.

Usage Example

"The witness lost all believability when contradictions were discovered in her testimony."

Strongest
believability
trustworthiness
reliability
Strong
plausibility
validity
authenticity
dependability
integrity
veracity
legitimacy

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being accepted as genuine, authoritative, or effective in a particular field or community.

Usage Example

"Publishing the peer-reviewed study gave the young researcher instant standing within the scientific community."

Strong
standing
authority
reputation
stature
prestige
respectability
Weak
cachet

Opposites of credibility

The opposite of credibility shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incredibility
untrustworthiness
unreliability
disrepute
implausibility
illegitimacy
discredit
dishonesty
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• Nearby Words

credentialing
credentials
credenza
credibility
credible
credibleness
credibly

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Credibility. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/credibility
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