Synonyms of reliability

reliability

noun

ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

as in reliableness

worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence

we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reliableness
• dependability
• responsibility
• trustworthiness
• solidity
• credibility
• dependableness
• solidness
• trustability
• sureness
• infallibility
• inerrancy
• creditability
• creditableness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unreliability
• shakiness
• dodginess
• dubiousness
• questionableness
• doubtfulness
• uncertainness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reliability

To summarize, physical AI governance is an extension of operational and safety governance, and the boards best positioned are ones that import high-reliability-organization oversight practices rather than scaling up their AI ethics frameworks. — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

The report identifies quality consistency, machinery compatibility, supply reliability and cost competitiveness as major barriers to wider adoption. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

While reconfiguring arms spending and military capacities, the US and other NATO members will likely need to shore up the mutual reliability, respect, and reciprocity that maintain successful alliances. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026

According to the Western Electricity Coordinating Council, the independent grid reliability authority for the West, 24 western power entities had used preemptive shut-offs by 2026. — Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 7 July 2026