infallibility

[ in-fal-uh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. Sometimes in·fal·li·ble·ness []. the quality of being infallible, or of being absolutely trustworthy:

   He believed in the infallibility of his leadership.

2. Roman Catholic Church. immunity from fallacy or liability to error in expounding matters of faith or morals by virtue of the promise made by Christ to the Church:

   papal infallibility.

Other Words From

• non·in·fal·li·bil·i·ty noun
• non·in·fal·li·ble·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of infallibility¹

infallible + -ity

Example Sentences

North Korea is the world's most isolated country, a state based around the infallibility of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un and a deep suspicion of the outside world.

From BBC

That is an attack on Trump's fantasy of infallibility, which may be unconscious.

From Salon

“What we share in common is a mutual commitment to the infallibility of God’s word and the great commission of Jesus Christ,” Warren said.

From Los Angeles Times

To his credit, when he was stripped last year of his cloak of infallibility, he looked in the mirror.

From Los Angeles Times

"I think the more we talk about this, the more people will doubt his honesty, his infallibility, and the less support he will have."

From Reuters