Credibility Gap

Pronunciation: /ˌkrɛdəˈbɪləti ɡæp/

Definitions of credibility gap

noun a lack of trust or belief in someone or something, especially when this is caused by a difference between what is said and what is done

Example Sentences

A1 I don't trust the politician because there is a credibility gap in his promises.

A2 The company's credibility gap has caused many customers to switch to a competitor.

B1 The credibility gap between what the company claims and what customers experience is widening.

B2 The CEO's credibility gap has led to a decrease in investor confidence.

C1 The credibility gap in the government's statements has sparked public outrage.

C2 The credibility gap in the scientific community is causing skepticism among researchers.

Examples of credibility gap in a Sentence

formal The politician's credibility gap widened as more inconsistencies in his statements were uncovered.

informal I can't trust what he says anymore, there's a huge credibility gap.

slang That guy's credibility gap is off the charts, I wouldn't believe a word he says.

figurative The company's credibility gap with consumers is like a deep chasm that will be hard to bridge.

Grammatical Forms of credibility gap

• plural: credibility gaps
• comparative: more credibility gap
• superlative: most credibility gap
• present tense: credibility gap
• future tense: will have a credibility gap
• perfect tense: has had a credibility gap
• continuous tense: is experiencing a credibility gap
• singular: credibility gap
• positive degree: credible
• infinitive: to have a credibility gap
• gerund: experiencing a credibility gap
• participle: having a credibility gap

Origin and Evolution of credibility gap

First Known Use: 1965 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'credibility gap' originated during the Vietnam War to describe the difference between the U.S. government's official statements and the reality of the situation on the ground.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'credibility gap' has come to be used more broadly to describe any situation where there is a lack of trust or belief in the information being provided.