unreliableness
/' n,rilai 'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (unreliableness) /' nri'lai blnis/
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Definition
Noun: The quality or state of being not dependable, trustworthy, or consistent. It refers to a trait or characteristic that makes someone or something prone to failure, inaccuracy, or inconsistency, and therefore not worthy of confidence.
Usage
"Unreliableness" is a formal noun used to describe the inherent characteristic of a person, object, or system that cannot be counted on. It is often used in analytical, technical, or critical contexts to discuss flaws or shortcomings. - It is typically used as the subject or object of a sentence. - It often follows articles like "the" or possessive pronouns like "its." - It can be modified by adjectives (e.g., "total unreliableness," "glaring unreliableness").
Examples
- The unreliableness of the old data forced the researchers to conduct a new study.
- A major flaw in the software was its unreliableness under heavy user load.
- His chronic unreliableness made him a poor candidate for the managerial position.
- The report highlighted the unreliableness of the witness's testimony.
Advanced Usage
- In Systems Analysis: The term is used to discuss the failure probability of mechanical or digital systems. (e.g., "The system's unreliableness was quantified at 15% under stress conditions.")
- In Character Assessment: Used in formal evaluations to describe a person's untrustworthy nature. (e.g., "The committee noted the applicant's unreliableness regarding meeting deadlines.")
Variants and Related Words
- Unreliable (adj.): Not able to be relied upon. (e.g., an source, an car).
- Unreliability (n.): A more common synonym for "unreliableness," identical in meaning. (e.g., the of the forecast).
- Dependability (n.): (Antonym) The quality of being trustworthy and reliable.
- Trustworthiness (n.): (Antonym) The quality of being deserving of trust.
Synonyms
- Undependability: The state of not being reliable.
- Inconstancy: The quality of being frequently changing; not steady or reliable.
- Fallibility: The tendency to make mistakes or be wrong.
- Instability: Lack of stability; prone to change or failure.
Antonyms
- Reliability: The quality of being dependable or trustworthy.
- Dependability: The quality of being reliable and consistent.
- Trustworthiness: The quality of being deserving of trust and confidence.
- Consistency: Conformity in the application of something, implying reliability.
Noun
- the trait of not being dependable or reliable