Unreliability

Pronunciation: /ˌən.rɪˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Definitions of unreliability

noun the quality or state of being unreliable

Example Sentences

A1 The unreliability of the weather forecast made planning a picnic difficult.

A2 The unreliability of the bus schedule caused me to be late for work.

B1 The unreliability of the internet connection is frustrating for online gamers.

B2 The unreliability of the witness's testimony cast doubt on the defendant's guilt.

C1 The unreliability of the data collected could lead to inaccurate research findings.

C2 The unreliability of the source was a major concern for journalists reporting on the story.

Examples of unreliability in a Sentence

formal The unreliability of the data made it difficult to draw any definitive conclusions.

informal I don't trust him with important tasks because of his unreliability.

slang Her flakiness and unreliability really annoy me.

figurative The shifting sands of her emotions created an air of unreliability around her.

Grammatical Forms of unreliability

• plural: unreliabilities
• comparative: more unreliable
• superlative: most unreliable
• present tense: unreliability
• future tense: will be unreliable
• perfect tense: has been unreliable
• continuous tense: is being unreliable
• singular: unreliability
• positive degree: reliable
• infinitive: to be unreliable
• gerund: unreliability
• participle: unreliable

Origin and Evolution of unreliability

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unreliability' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the noun 'reliability' which comes from the Latin word 'reliabilitas'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'unreliability' has been consistently used in English language to describe the lack of trustworthiness or dependability since its first known use in the mid-19th century.