fallibility

Definitions

The tendency to make mistakes or be incorrect.

The quality of being liable to error or failure.

Examples

The scientist acknowledged the inherent fallibility of human observation in his research.

Recognizing one's own fallibility is an essential step toward personal growth and wisdom.

The legal system is designed to account for the fallibility of eyewitness testimony.

Synonyms

imperfection frailty errancy weakness flaw vulnerability finitude

Antonyms

infallibility perfection flawlessness certainty reliability accuracy unerringness