unerringness
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being without error: "unerringness" refers to the state or characteristic of being consistently accurate, correct, or free from mistakes. It implies a high degree of precision and reliability.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The unerringness of her aim amazed the entire archery team. (Her ability to hit the target without any error was remarkable.)
- His unerringness in financial predictions made him a trusted advisor. (His consistent accuracy in forecasting economic trends earned him credibility.)
Advanced Usage
"with unerringness": used to describe an action performed with perfect accuracy.
- She navigated the complex maze with unerringness. (She moved through the maze without making any wrong turns.)
"the unerringness of instinct": referring to a natural, flawless ability.
- The cat's unerringness in finding its way home was legendary. (The cat never failed to return home, guided by pure instinct.)
Variants and Related Words
Unerring (adj): making no mistakes; consistently accurate.
- The unerring clock kept perfect time for decades. (The clock never deviated from the correct time.)
Err (v): to make a mistake.
- Even experts can err under pressure. (They can commit errors despite their knowledge.)
Erring (adj): liable to make mistakes; imperfect.
- The erring student was corrected by the teacher. (The student who made a mistake received guidance.)
Synonyms
- Infallibility: the inability to be wrong.
- Accuracy: the quality of being correct or precise.
- Precision: exactness and consistency in performance.
- Correctness: freedom from error or fault.
Related Idioms
Hit the mark every time: to achieve perfect accuracy repeatedly.
- In his field, he seems to hit the mark every time. (His work is consistently accurate.)
Without fail: always happening; with certainty.
- The train arrives at 8 AM without fail. (It is never late or wrong.)