📰credibility

noun
/ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

Meaning

the quality of being trusted and believed in
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
The quality of being trusted and believed in; the quality of being convincing or believable.

Example Sentences

The journalist's credibility was questioned after the report.

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

The journalist's credibility was questioned due to false reports.

Synonyms

trustworthiness, reliability, believability, integrity
Entry 1
trustworthiness, reliability, believability, integrity
Entry 2
trustworthiness, reliability
Entry 3
reliability, trustworthiness, integrity

Antonyms

unreliability, doubt, untrustworthiness, dishonesty, doubtfulness
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unreliability, doubt
Entry 2
doubt, untrustworthiness
Entry 3
dishonesty, unreliability, doubtfulness

Collocations

lose credibility, maintain credibility, credibility gap, credibility and trust

More Example Sentences

I always keep my promises because it builds credibility.

When reading a news article, one should always check the credibility of the source.

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