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infallibility Synonyms
Another word for infallibility
Choosing another word for infallibility depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• 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 inerrancy."
Strongest
inerrancy
unerringness
Strong
perfection
flawlessness
faultlessness
certainty
Weak
dependability
reliability
• 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 inerrancy in the late nineteenth century."
Strongest
inerrancy
Opposites of infallibility
The opposite of infallibility shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
fallibility
imperfection
unreliability
faultiness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Infallibility. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/infallibility