credibility

[ kred-uh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality of being believable or worthy of trust:

   After all those lies, his credibility was at a low ebb.

credibility

/ ˌkrɛdɪˈbɪlɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality of being believed or trusted

Other Words From

• noncred·i·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of credibility¹

First recorded in 1570–80; from Late Latin crēdibilitās, equivalent to Latin crēdibili(s) credible ( def ) + -tās -ty ²( def )

Example Sentences

The chaos was quite fitting for an event criticised by many boxing purists, but it was given some credibility by the presence of pound-for-pound greats Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.

From BBC

The IOC questioned the legitimacy and credibility of the IBA's tests, saying they could not be relied upon.

From BBC

Among them, there will be relief that Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has stepped aside as someone who had lost credibility on the issue which would make it difficult to sanction other clergy for not doing enough.

From BBC

And Ocasio-Cortez has outsider credibility that other potential candidates—Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, all of whom have their merits but are, at heart, professional-class overachievers—do not.

From Slate

While the main event has drawn plenty of criticism from boxing purists, given Tyson's age, the inclusion of Taylor-Serrano adds some credibility.

From BBC

Related Words

• chance
• integrity
• prospect
• reliability
• soundness
• trustworthiness
• validity