ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fallible

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfal.ɪ.bəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Fallible is an adjective meaning Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Meaning

Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

More Meanings

  1. Capable of failure.

Example Sentences

prove fallible
recognize as fallible
Even the best doctors are fallible.
He admitted he was fallible like anyone else.

Synonyms for fallible

Depending on context, synonyms include defective, faulty, faultful, frail, errant, weak.

Antonyms for fallible

Common opposites include perfect, infallible.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include error-prone, erring, undependable, weak, frail, errant.

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