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credibility — the quality of being trusted and believed in

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being trusted and believed in

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkredəˈbɪləti/

Korean meaning: 신뢰성, 신빙성

Korean pronunciation: 크레더**빌**러티

Example Sentences

  • The weather forecast lost all credibility when it predicted snow in July.
  • His credibility as a diet expert vanished when people saw him eating donuts for breakfast.
  • The company's credibility in environmental protection is questioned due to recent pollution incidents.

credibility

NOUN

//ˌkredəˈbɪləti//

the quality of being trusted and believed in

credibility concept
💡 Concept

The news anchor's credibility shines through professional reporting and verified sources

credibility rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Credibility builds responsibility, trust unlocks ability!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌkredəˈbɪləti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌkredəˈbɪləti/

🌳Etymology

Rootcred
Suffix--ibility

Origin

From Latin 'credibilis' meaning 'worthy of belief,' derived from 'credere' (to believe) combined with the suffix '-ibility' (quality or state of being).

🎵Rhyme

abilitypossibilityresponsibility
ability
possibility
responsibility

🔗Collocations

lose credibility
establish credibility
damage credibility
credibility gap
credibility crisis
scientific credibility

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The weather forecast lost all credibility when it predicted snow in July.”

😄 Fun example

“His credibility as a diet expert vanished when people saw him eating donuts for breakfast.”

“The company's credibility in environmental protection is questioned due to recent pollution incidents.”

“To maintain credibility as a news source, journalists must verify their facts carefully.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

trustworthinessreliabilitybelievabilityauthenticityintegrity

Antonyms

incredibilityunreliabilitydishonesty

Related

crediblecreditcredentialincredibleaccreditation

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