believability
/bə-ˌlē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē bē-/ (ame, mw)
believability — noun
1. the quality that makes something seem true, real, or honest enough for people to
the quality that makes something seem true, real, or honest enough for people to accept it
The jury questioned the believability of the witness's story.
questioned the believability of
Omar's excuse for arriving late had almost no believability.
Critics praised the film for the emotional believability of its main character.
A good writer checks every small detail to protect the believability of the story.
The believability of the scientific claim depends on the quality of the evidence.
- credibility
more common than believability; often used for people, institutions, or claims
- plausibility
focuses on logical reasonableness rather than general trust or honesty
- trustworthiness
stronger emphasis on reliability and honesty, mainly for people
- implausibility
suggests something lacks logical soundness
文法句型
the [noun] of [noun phrase]
[possessive] [noun]
用法筆記
Frequently found in contexts involving evidence, explanations, artistic works, and personal accounts. Often paired with verbs like question, undermine, damage, or strengthen.