What does fallible mean?
Fallible means Capable of making mistakes or being wrong..
Fallible
/ˈfal.ɪ.bəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Capable of making mistakes or being wrong..
Definitions by Sense
- Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
- 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
Antonyms for fallible
Related Words
Word Forms
- more fallible
- most fallible
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fallible?
Common synonyms include defective, faulty, faultful, imperfect.
What is the opposite of fallible?
Possible antonyms include perfect, infallible.
How do you use fallible in a sentence?
prove fallible
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