INERRANT Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

inerrant

adjective

Definition of inerrant

as in infallible

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Recent Examples of inerrant Robinson was a devoutly Protestant academic who believed in the Bible’s inerrant truth. — Andrew Lawler, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2022 Its author, Harold Lindsell, a seminary professor and the powerful editor of Christianity Today magazine, warned that evangelical progressives no longer believed that the Bible was the inerrant word of God. — Diana Butler Bass, CNN, 17 June 2021 He was taught that a lustful glance or a sip of wine would result in perpetual torment, and that the Quran was the literal and inerrant word of God; because the Quran didn’t mention dinosaurs, dinosaurs had never existed. — Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 8 May 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inerrant

Adjective

Not that the Coastal Commission has been infallible over the years.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Both experts acknowledged that the tests are not infallible, can’t determine exactly when DNA was left on an item, and can't confirm the source of DNA with absolute certainty.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of infallible

Adjective

From there, the acceleration and timing of his run are perfect to meet Saka’s clipped cross at the back post.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 July 2026
The pool is also fit with a complete outdoor kitchen and pavilion, perfect for a barbecue.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Definition of perfect

Adjective

Just pair them with a white T-shirt à la Hudson, Lawrence, and Lopez for a foolproof monochrome outfit that’ll look cute at the beach, bars, or even brunch.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
There are several potential solutions, but none are foolproof.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026

Definition of foolproof

Adjective

While there is undeniable star power, and an unerring ability to get the job done, England will have opportunities to make a mark of their own.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
The presence of another Golden Boot contender, the unerring Erling Haaland, means Norway is favored to progress against the Ivory Coast, although this is its first knockout match in 28 years.

— David Hickey, NBC news, 30 June 2026

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