UNFAILING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

unfailing

adjective

ˌən-ˈfā-liŋ

Definition of unfailing

as in unerring

not being or likely to be wrong an unfailing judge of personal character

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as in reliable

not likely to fail the writer's unfailing sense of humor is again evident in his newest book

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Recent Examples of unfailing And her unfailing ability to give the perfect little sardonic wink and nod extends beyond her social media content and even beyond her impeccable performances in projects like Netflix's Too Much. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026 Developed at the height of the Cold War, GPS was designed by the Pentagon to give US forces an unfailing sense of position anywhere on Earth. — Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025 In a world where trust now comes at a premium, trust in your GenAI strategy starts with trusting the data that fuels it, and the most unfailing data in your business lives in your contracts. — Monish Darda, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 One unfailing test of a country’s civilization, Winston Churchill once stated, lies in the mood of the public toward the treatment of crime and criminals. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfailing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailing

Adjective

Dean has an unerring sense about how to let her voice glide to the cumulus layer and back again, without remotely ever going over the top.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026
While there is undeniable star power, and an unerring ability to get the job done, England will have opportunities to make a mark of their own.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of unerring

Adjective

That capability matters because HAPS platforms must maintain a tight operating area to provide reliable coverage.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Central to this was the control exerted in central midfield, an area patrolled by Ben Whiteman and the ever-reliable Matty James.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

Wrigley Field is a perfect setting for a rom-com, since many young fans are looking for romance and not paying a whole lot of attention to the actual game.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Travis This name is perfect for fans of the Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce (or his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift).

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfect

Adjective

The color itself lasts all day—depositing flawless color wherever it’s placed.

— Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Giendry Ryan and Steven Felix were nearly flawless in relief with four strikeouts over the final three innings for the tiny island nation, which previously won the tournament in 2004.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026