unreliability
/' n,rilai 'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (unreliableness) /' nri'lai blnis/
Definition
Noun: The quality or state of being not dependable, trustworthy, or consistent. It refers to a trait or characteristic of someone or something that cannot be relied upon to perform correctly, provide accurate information, or function as expected.
Usage
The noun "unreliability" is used to describe the inherent characteristic of a person, object, system, or piece of information that makes it undependable. It is often used in formal or analytical contexts to discuss flaws, risks, or shortcomings.
Examples
- The unreliability of the old data made the scientists question the study's conclusions.
- A major complaint about the service was the unreliability of its delivery times.
- His unreliability as a witness damaged the prosecution's case.
- The car's mechanical unreliability led to frequent and costly repairs.
Advanced Usage
- Statistical unreliability: In research, this refers to a measurement or test that does not produce consistent results over time.
- The experiment was criticized for the statistical unreliability of its measurement tools.
- Inherent unreliability: Used to describe a fundamental, built-in flaw that prevents reliability.
- The unreliability of human memory is a well-documented phenomenon in psychology.
Variants and Related Words
- Unreliable (adjective): Not able to be relied upon.
- an unreliable source, an unreliable car.
- Unreliableness (noun): A less common synonym for "unreliability."
- Reliability (noun): The opposite quality; the state of being dependable.
- The reliability of the new software is its main selling point.
Synonyms
- Undependability
- Untrustworthiness
- Inconsistency
- Uncertainty
- Fallibility
Antonyms
- Reliability
- Dependability
- Trustworthiness
- Consistency
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Source of unreliability: The specific cause of the undependable nature.
- Identifying the source of the system's unreliability is our top priority.
- Acknowledge the unreliability: To formally recognize or admit that something is not dependable.
- The report acknowledges the unreliability of the early census data.
Noun
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the trait of not being dependable or reliable
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