credibility

Sometimes credi·ble·ness

[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 Word Forms

• noncredibility 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

Several volunteers at Pride in London have told the BBC they fear the allegations will damage the credibility of the organisation and make it harder to get new financial support on board.

From BBC

This would be, however, pretty much the worst time for the government to show division, lack of certainty and credibility.

From BBC

The company gained credibility through its relationship with the League Managers Association.

From BBC

Pirro’s tough-girl shtick may elicit praise from the boss and favorable coverage from her former Fox News peers, but it doesn’t translate to credibility in court.

From Salon

"I am committed to working with you to restore trust, transparency, and credibility to the CDC. Your daily efforts—often unseen—save lives," he wrote.

From BBC

Related Words

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