credibility (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/

Definition

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

Examples

• The journalist's credibility was questioned after the story turned out to be false.

• We need to restore the company's credibility with its customers.

• Her extensive experience lends credibility to her arguments.

How to Use credibility

credibility of (prepositional phrase)

Referring to the trustworthiness or believability of a specific person, source, or statement. — "We must examine the credibility of the evidence presented."

credibility gap (collocation)

A lack of trust or belief in the truth of something, often due to a difference between what is said and what is done. — "There is a significant credibility gap between the government's promises and its actions."

Synonyms of credibility

Words with a similar meaning to credibility:

• trustworthiness
• believability
• authority
• reliability

Antonyms of credibility

Words with the opposite meaning to credibility:

• doubt
• untrustworthiness
• skepticism

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