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infallible

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of infallible

1 not being or likely to be wrong
  • a teacher with an infallible memory for names
Synonyms of infallible

unerring, unfailing
Words Related to infallible

errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable

certain, foolproof, inerrant, perfect, sure

dependable, reliable
Near Antonyms of infallible

defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

undependable, unreliable
Antonyms of infallible

fallible
2 not likely to fail
  • an infallible cure for hiccups
Synonyms of infallible

can't-miss, certain, fail-safe, sure, surefire, unfailing
Words Related to infallible

dependable, reliable

deadly, unerring
Near Antonyms of infallible

doubtful, questionable, uncertain
Antonyms of infallible

fallible

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