CEFR B2

unreliability

noun

Meaning

The quality of not being able to be trusted or depended on; the tendency to fail or not perform consistently.

Examples

The unreliability of the old internet connection caused frequent disruptions during online meetings.
Customers complained about the unreliability of the delivery service, citing many late and missed packages.

Synonyms: inconsistency, fickleness, erraticism, capriciousness

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unreliability (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnrɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The quality of not being able to be trusted or depended on; the tendency to fail or not perform consistently.

Examples

The unreliability of the old internet connection caused frequent disruptions during online meetings.
Customers complained about the unreliability of the delivery service, citing many late and missed packages.
Despite its advanced features, the software's unreliability led to many users switching to a different program.

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Antonyms of unreliability

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