DEPENDABILITY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

dependability

noun

Definition of dependability

as in reliability

worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary

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Recent Examples of dependability Despite their dependability, these groups are often denied access to traditional mortgages. — Efri Argaman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Rather, those were seen as job-specific skills that could be taught on the job – which is much more easily done when new hires already have soft skills like dependability, professionalism and a willingness to learn. — Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 Finch loves the Mike Conleys of the world, valuing dependability and consistency as much as anything. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Families and businesses should never have to choose between dependability and affordability. — Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Drivers of today need unlimited mileage, lightning-fast recharge cycles, drastically reduced chassis bulk, complete dependability, and an unbreakable network that won't ditch them on the side of the road when a trip takes a detour. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026 For you, routine and dependability are forms of meditation. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026 That kind of dependability is what made the 10 seasons of reliable and not-very-taxing TV so rewarding. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026 Since that was our biggest worry, the Luna controller got especially high marks for dependability. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026

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reliability

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The Bangladesh-Japan free trade agreement is another promising development, alongside initiatives involving Japanese firms like Marubeni that emphasize reliability, innovation and longer-term buying.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
During the event, the Experimental Operations Unit flew several missions to test the aircraft’s reliability and range.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

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