Believability — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /bə-ˈlē-və-bəl/ be·liev·able

Meaning & Definition of Believability

Believability (adjective)

  1. capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability

Believability (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in credibility, plausibility

    similar: credibility, plausibility, plausibleness, honesty, integrity, probity, truthfulness, veracity, verity, honor, honorableness, incorruptibility, rectitude, righteousness, right-mindedness, scrupulosity, scrupulousness, uprightness, artlessness, candidness, candor, forthrightness, frankness, good faith, guilelessness, ingenuousness, plainspokenness, sincerity, straightforwardness, dependability, reliability, reliableness, trustability, trustiness, trustworthiness, accuracy, objectivity, authenticity, correctness, genuineness, truth
    opposite: implausibility, incredibility, incredibleness, artifice, cozenage, crookedness, deception, dissembling, dissimulation, double-dealing, dupery, duplicity, fakery, falseness, falsity, fraudulentness, hypocrisy, insincerity, two-facedness, beguilement, craftiness, cunning, cunningness, furtiveness, guile, indirection, insidiousness, oiliness, perfidy, slickness, slipperiness, slyness, smoothness, treacherousness, trickery, underhandedness, unscrupulousness, wiliness, equivocation, prevarication, exaggeration, inaccuracy, deceit, deceitfulness, dishonesty, lying, mendaciousness, mendacity, untruthfulness

Related Entry: Believable (adjective)

Believable is a different word from Believability. The synonyms below are for believable, not for believability.

  1. worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

    "she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline"

    similar: credible, creditable, likely, plausible, presumptive, probable
    related: cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling, acceptable, cogitable, conceivable, imaginable, possible, practical, reasonable, dependable, reliable, trustworthy, sophistic, specious
    opposite: far-fetched, implausible, improbable, incredible, unbelievable, unlikely, unplausible
    near: absurd, doubtful, dubious, fantastic, flimsy, outlandish, preposterous, questionable, ridiculous, impossible, inconceivable, unimaginable, unthinkable, skeptical, suspect, suspicious, uncertain, unsure, hopeless, unworkable, useless

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Believability

The most common words with a similar meaning to Believability:

credibility, plausibility, plausibleness, honesty, integrity, probity, truthfulness, veracity, verity, honor, honorableness, incorruptibility, rectitude, righteousness, right-mindedness, scrupulosity, scrupulousness, uprightness, artlessness, candidness, candor, forthrightness, frankness, good faith, guilelessness, ingenuousness, plainspokenness, sincerity, straightforwardness, dependability, reliability, reliableness, trustability, trustiness, trustworthiness, accuracy, objectivity, authenticity, correctness, genuineness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Believability

Words with the opposite meaning of Believability:

implausibility, incredibility, incredibleness, artifice, cozenage, crookedness, deception, dissembling, dissimulation, double-dealing, dupery, duplicity, fakery, falseness, falsity, fraudulentness, hypocrisy, insincerity, two-facedness, beguilement, craftiness, cunning, cunningness, furtiveness, guile, indirection, insidiousness, oiliness, perfidy, slickness

Word Forms of Believability

Derived words: believability (noun), believably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Believability

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Believability

What does "Believability" mean?

"Believability" means capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability.

What is another word for "Believability"?

Other words for "Believability" include credibility, plausibility, plausibleness, honesty, integrity, probity, truthfulness and veracity. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Believability" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Believability"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Believability". Common alternatives include credibility, plausibility, plausibleness, honesty, integrity, probity, truthfulness, veracity, verity and honor.

What is the opposite of "Believability"?

Antonyms of "Believability" include implausibility, incredibility, incredibleness, artifice, cozenage, crookedness, deception and dissembling.

Is "Believability" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Believability" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Believability"?

"Believability" is pronounced /bə-ˈlē-və-bəl/ and divided into syllables as be·liev·able.

What is the origin of the word "Believability"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Believability" meaning "as in credibility, plausibility"?

When "Believability" (noun) means as in credibility, plausibility, synonyms include credibility, plausibility, plausibleness, honesty, integrity and probity. Opposites in this sense include implausibility, incredibility, incredibleness and artifice.