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- [dih-pen-duh-buh l]
- /dɪˈpɛn də bəl/
- /ʌndɪˈpendəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-pen-duh-buh l]
- /dɪˈpɛn də bəl/
Definitions of undependable word
- adjective undependable capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee. 1
- adjective undependable not able to be depended or relied upon 0
- adjective undependable The opposite of dependable. 0
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Origin of undependable
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; depend + -able
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Parts of speech for Undependable
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preposition
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undependable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
undependable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for undependable
adj undependable
- behindhand — If someone is behindhand, they have been delayed or have made less progress in their work than they or other people think they should.
- betwixt and between — in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position
- changeful — often changing; inconstant; variable
- cross-grained — (of timber) having the fibres arranged irregularly or in a direction that deviates from the axis of the piece
- derelict — A place or building that is derelict is empty and in a bad state of repair because it has not been used or lived in for a long time.
adjective undependable
- agitable — easily agitated or moved
- alarmable — able or prone to be alarmed or disturbed
- anecdotal — Anecdotal evidence is based on individual accounts, rather than on reliable research or statistics, and so may not be valid.
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
- falsehearted — Alternative spelling of false-hearted.
Antonyms for undependable
adj undependable
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- boy scout — The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys which teaches them discipline and practical skills.
- consentient — being in agreement; united in opinion
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
adjective undependable
- circumstantiated — Simple past tense and past participle of circumstantiate.
- diuturnal — Durable, long-lasting.
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