TRAINABILITY Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

trainability

noun

as in tractability

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of trainability This breed is known for an athleticism that's on par with its agility, trainability and intelligence. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026 The breed falls on the higher end of the trainability spectrum, with the AKC describing them as fairly eager to please handlers. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026 Smaller than the German shepherd and the Belgian Malinois, the Dutch shepherd is used in police and military work because of its athleticism, trainability and strong work ethic. — Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026 Narrowing down the dogs fit for the spotlight wasn’t easy, but Bernie and Pippin stood out for their skill, trainability and stage presence, according to Tim Orr, the producing artistic director of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026 Herding and retriever breeds tend to score higher on trainability due to their history of working closely with humans, while scent hounds are often more independent and scent-driven. — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Animal behavioralists from the Royal Veterinary College used an industry standard review called the Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ), to collect data on behavioral traits such as aggression, excitability, and trainability. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026 Mixed-breed dogs scored higher on fear, attention and aggression than purebreds, though not on trainability. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainability

Noun

Look, nobody in Oasis has ever been known for their agreeability.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of agreeability

Noun

Catherine Coldstream entered a Carmelite monastery at age 24, and lived a life of prayer and obedience for 12 years.

— Terry Gross, NPR, 24 July 2026
The protesters named their encampment the Cascadia Free State, a sovereign enclave whose citizens pledged obedience to the transcendent laws of the cosmos.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of obedience

Noun

That’s why the theme of violence, both psychological and physical, is central to the novel, precisely because for so long—and unfortunately still today—violence hasn’t been considered sufficient reason to bring an end to the dominion of the male, founded on force and on the subordination of women.

— Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Mounting evidence of rogue AI Evidence of rogue AI does not come as a shock to some of the companies whose chatbots have defied subordination.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of subordination

Browse Nearby Words

train

trainability

trainable

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Trainability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainability. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of trainability

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

torpor

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes