Antonyms for reliable


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-lahy-uh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl


Definition of reliable

Origin :
  • 1560s, raliabill, Scottish; see rely + -able. Not common before 1850; and sometimes execrated thereafter in Britain as an Americanism because it involves a use of -able different from its use in provable, etc., but defended (by OED, Century Dictionary, etc.) on grounds of use of the suffix in available, laughable, etc.. Related: Reliably.
  • adj trustworthy
Example sentences :
  • The backer was a reliable man and asked for a fair run for his money.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • The bearers of the kitchen, who were also reliable travellers, set about the cook camp.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • And Roland remained true—a reliable second string to Josie's bow.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • They were well built and reliable, so that the trade was pleased to stock and promote them.
  • Extract from : « The Auburndale Watch Company » by Edwin A. Battison
  • He knows that if I am not very quick or brilliant I am fairly steady and reliable.
  • Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
  • Henry knew of a reliable hotel there, and Margaret hoped for a meeting with her sister.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • Jenkins was reliable, usually, and hadn't come up with a fluke yet.
  • Extract from : « Pleasant Journey » by Richard F. Thieme
  • He is widely known through the city as a good and reliable man.
  • Extract from : « The Negro Farmer » by Carl Kelsey
  • Yet you ask me, a reliable machine, to help you in your perplexities?
  • Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley
  • He might have coped with her temper but his reliable tailor-made sister in tears?
  • Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley

Synonyms for reliable

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