dependability

American

[dih-pen-duh-bil-i-tee] / dɪˌpɛn dəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Rarely dependableness

noun

the quality of being able to be relied on; trustworthiness or constancy.

How grateful he was for his partner’s calmness and steadfast dependability, carefully managing their affairs year after year.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of dependability

depend(able) ( def. ) + -ability ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“With LTL, shippers get cost-effective freight shipping while still benefiting from the real-time tracking and dependability they expect from Amazon.”

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In his 20s, he worked as a pianist in recording studios and acquired a reputation for dependability as an arranger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

“His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career. Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players, defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Will such extensions be offered pro forma, or will the uncertainty surrounding their dependability lead the team to hesitate and let their current contracts play out?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2023

There were stories about Atwood, and questions of dependability.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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