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dependableness

dependableness

3.0
Being someone or something you can trust to do what is needed
  • noun
  • /dɪˈpɛndəblnəs/
translation icon : fiabilidad
  • Employers value dependableness just as much as skill and experience.

Examples

  • His reputation for dependableness earned him the trust of his colleagues.

  • The dependableness of the public transport system is often questioned by commuters.

  • Her dependableness made her the ideal choice for team leader.

  • Her dependableness makes her a great friend.

  • The dependableness of this car is impressive.

  • Many people appreciate her dependableness during difficult times.

  • The team's dependableness was crucial for completing the project on time.

Synonyms

reliability
vsdependableness
60 3.5

A person or thing you can trust to work well every time

is the basic quality of being able to be counted on rather than performance detail
trustworthiness
vsdependableness
12 3.8

A quality that shows someone or something is reliable and honest

is focused on general countability rather than moral character
dependability
vsdependableness
4 3.4

Being trustworthy and able to be relied on to do what is needed

is the alternative form used for the same idea
constancy
vsdependableness
4 5.3

A steady loyalty to someone or something over time

focuses on being able to be counted on rather than long duration
reliableness
vsdependableness
4.1

The quality of being able to be trusted

is the same core trait phrased in a different form
trustiness
vsdependableness
5.6

How much you can rely on someone or something

is the broader, more formal quality of being able to be counted on
credibleness
vsdependableness
6.6

How believable and trustworthy something is

emphasizes steady dependable action rather than mere believability
responsibleness
vsdependableness
5.1

Careful and reliable way of acting that shows a person can be trusted with duties

highlights the general countability trait without adding duty roles

Antonyms

Not being dependable or able to be trusted

How Dependable

reliability
60 3.5
dependableness
3.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

dependableness = dependable (transparent) = depend + able + ness

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'dependable', yielding a straightforward abstract noun.

Etymology

Dependableness comes from depend, which uses the old root pendere meaning 'to hang', the same root you see in pendant and suspend. So something dependable is like a strong hook you can 'hang on to', someone or something you can trust.