infallible

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈfa-lə-bəl How to pronounce infallible (audio)
Definition of infalliblenext
1
as in unerring
not being or likely to be wrong a teacher with an infallible memory for names

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2
as in reliable
not likely to fail an infallible cure for hiccups

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Recent Examples of infallible Bash, Tapper, CNN and many others treated Fauci as an infallible god. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 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 The government’s data are far from infallible (and, as history has shown, can be manipulated). — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for infallible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infallible
  1. unerring
  2. reliable
  3. perfect
  4. unfailing
  5. flawless
  6. sure
Adjective
  • Dean has an unerring sense about how to let her voice glide to the cumulus layer and back again, without remotely ever going over the top.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of unerring
Adjective
  • That capability matters because HAPS platforms must maintain a tight operating area to provide reliable coverage.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Central to this was the control exerted in central midfield, an area patrolled by Ben Whiteman and the ever-reliable Matty James.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of reliable
Adjective
  • Wrigley Field is a perfect setting for a rom-com, since many young fans are looking for romance and not paying a whole lot of attention to the actual game.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Travis This name is perfect for fans of the Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce (or his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift).
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Everything is infused with melancholy, the unfailing indicator of the fundamental rift between humans and their natural environment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Their reach was owed not just to the nine-member unit’s technical excellence and versatility but also their endless supply of positivity, of psychedelic Black power characterized by its leader’s unfailing belief in a beautiful tomorrow.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Definition of unfailing
Adjective
  • The color itself lasts all day—depositing flawless color wherever it’s placed.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Giendry Ryan and Steven Felix were nearly flawless in relief with four strikeouts over the final three innings for the tiny island nation, which previously won the tournament in 2004.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Other people aren’t always so sure who John Malkovich is either.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Shopping a single designer’s collection is also a sure-fire way to have a cohesive nursery that isn’t too matchy-matchy.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sure

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“Infallible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infallible. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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