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fallible
This word is most often used to describe people or human systems rather than inanimate objects. It emphasizes the inherent limitation of being human. It is more formal than saying "can make mistakes." You will frequently see it in academic writing, legal contexts, or philosophical discussions about human nature.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon in a quiet office breakroom.
Jessica
You messed up the spreadsheet again. How do you keep slipping up?
Mark
Chill, Jess. We're all fallible, right?
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Jessica uses the phrasal verb 'slipping up' to describe Mark's repeated mistakes. Mark responds by using 'fallible' as a way to deflect accountability and normalize his incompetence, fitting his slacker persona.